A virologist is a scientist who studies viruses. Viruses are tiny organisms that can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants.
Virologists study how viruses work, how they spread, and how to prevent and treat viral diseases. They also work on developing new vaccines and treatments for viruses.
Virologists can work in a variety of settings, including research laboratories, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies. They can also work in government agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The virologist was working on a vaccine against the virus.
Noun: a scientist who studies viruses.
The word "virologist" is a combination of the word "virus" and the suffix "-logist", which means "a scientist who studies something".
The word "virus" comes from the Latin word "virus", which means "poison".
The suffix "-logist" comes from the Greek word "logos", which means "study".
The first recorded use of the word "virologist" was in 1935.
What does a virologist study?
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