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Definition of virologist

virologist

/vaɪˈrɑːlədʒɪst/
vi · rol · o · gist
Adverb:virologically
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Plural:virologists
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Adjective:virological
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• noun

1

A scientist or medical specialist who studies viruses, their structure, evolution, and the diseases they cause.

Example

"The lead virologist explained how the new vaccine trains the immune system to recognize the pathogen."

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• Rhymes for virologist

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virgo
virile
virility
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virtual
virtualize
virtually

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from 'virology' and the suffix '-ist', combining the Latin 'virus' (meaning 'poison' or 'slimy liquid') with the Ancient Greek '-logia' (study).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Virologist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/virologist
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