HealthSeptember 4, 2026

virology

vy-RAH-luh-jee

Definition

The scientific study of viruses and the diseases they cause.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'virus' (poison, venom) and the Greek suffix '-logia' (study of). It emerged in the early 20th century to describe the specialized branch of biology focused on viral agents.

In the news

Clifford explains that amfAR’s research into HIV is deeply connected to virology, serving as the foundation for the organization's expanded focus on immunology and other chronic diseases.

AmfAR CEO Kyle Clifford on Venice, Goals, Science

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