Virology (noun)

The branch of science that studies viruses and their effects on living organisms.

Origin:

From virus + -logy.

Examples:

1. Virology is a rapidly developing field with many important applications in medicine and biology.
2. The virology lab at the university is at the forefront of research on viral diseases.
3. The virology department is working on developing a vaccine for the new virus.
4. Virology is the branch of science that studies the structure, replication, and pathogenesis of viruses.
5. He was a leading expert in the field of virology and his research helped to understand the mechanisms of viral infections.