Virology: meaning, definitions and examples

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virology

 

[ vaษชหˆrษ’lษ™dส’i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific study

Virology is the branch of science that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases. It encompasses the understanding of the structure, classification, and evolutionary relationships of viruses. Virologists investigate how viruses infect host cells and how the immune system responds. This field also explores the methods of controlling viral infections through vaccines and antiviral drugs. Virology plays a crucial role in public health by helping to combat epidemic outbreaks.

Synonyms

study of viruses, viral science, virus research

Examples of usage

  • Her research in virology focuses on the flu virus.
  • He is a leading expert in virology and vaccine development.
  • The virology lab is conducting tests on new antiviral compounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "virology" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น virologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคฏเคฐเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‰เคœเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Virologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ virologi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€ัƒัะพะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wirusologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฆใ‚คใƒซใ‚นๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virologie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virologรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viroloji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ด๋Ÿฌ์Šคํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู„ู… ุงู„ููŠุฑูˆุณุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virologie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ virolรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—…ๆฏ’ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ virologija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veirufrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั€ัƒัั‚ะฐั€ ั‚ัƒั€ะฐะปั‹ า“ั‹ะปั‹ะผ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virusologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virologรญa

Etymology

The term 'virology' originated in the early 20th century, combining the Latin word 'virus,' meaning 'poison' or 'slimy liquid,' with '-logy,' stemming from the Greek 'logia,' meaning 'study of.' The concept of viruses as infectious agents was first conceptualized after the discovery of the tobacco mosaic virus in 1892 by Dmitri Ivanovsky. Over the years, as research on viruses advanced, the term virology became prominent in the scientific literature, particularly in the wake of the viral pandemics of the late 20th century. With significant strides in molecular biology and genetics, virology has evolved, aiding in the development of vaccines and treatments for numerous viral diseases, showcasing its importance in both science and public health. The field continues to grow, especially with recent global health challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,386 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.