Virologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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virologist

 

[ vaษชหˆrษ’lษ™dส’ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific profession

A virologist is a scientist who specializes in the study of viruses. Their work involves researching the structure, classification, and evolution of viruses, as well as how they interact with their hosts. Virologists often work in laboratories and may be involved in developing vaccines or antiviral drugs. They play a crucial role in public health, especially during outbreaks of viral diseases.

Synonyms

infection specialist, viral researcher, virus expert

Examples of usage

  • The virologist is conducting experiments to understand the flu virus better.
  • During the pandemic, many virologists were consulted for their expertise.
  • A renowned virologist published a groundbreaking study on coronaviruses.
  • Virologists often collaborate with epidemiologists to track virus spread.

Translations

Translations of the word "virologist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น virologista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฏเคฐเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เคœเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Virologe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ virolog

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€ัƒัะพะปะพะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wirusolog

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚คใƒซใ‚นๅญฆ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virologue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virรณlogo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท virolog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ด๋Ÿฌ์Šคํ•™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู„ู… ุงู„ููŠุฑูˆุณุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virolog

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ virolog

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—…ๆฏ’ๅญฆๅฎถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ virolog

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veirufrรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั€ัƒัั‚ะฐั€ ะผะฐะผะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virusoloq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virรณlogo

Etymology

The term 'virologist' is derived from 'virus' and 'ologist'. The word 'virus' comes from the Latin word 'virus', which means 'poison' or 'slimy liquid'. It was originally used to describe infections and toxins, but in the 19th century, the understanding of viruses evolved significantly. In 1892, the first virus, the Tobacco Mosaic Virus, was discovered by Dmitri Ivanovsky. The suffix '-ologist' comes from the Greek word 'logia', meaning 'study of'. Thus, a virologist is someone who studies viruses which have been recognized as unique entities responsible for a variety of diseases in both plants and animals. The field of virology has grown considerably at the turn of the 20th century and has continued to expand with advancements in technology and methodology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,857, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.