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The word "virus" is actually directly from Latin. Virus in English is also spelt virus in Latin. It is a shorter version of the Latin word virulentus, which means poisonous.
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How do doctors use Latin?
Doctors use latin for scientific names. and also to name new virus/sickness/bacteria that they find
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What latin word was virus derived from?
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What is the Latin word for virus?
in virus
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How do doctors use Latin?
Doctors use latin for scientific names. and also to name new virus/sickness/bacteria that they find
What is acronym for virus in computer in computer?
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Where did you get the word virus?
Virus is Latin for poisonous or other noxious substances.
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A slimy liquid.
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Viral means pertaining to a virus. Virus is a latin word that means poison. The study of virus is called virology.
