Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z viridenomycin An antibiotic, obtained from Streptomyces viridochromogenes, that has a complex structure including a cyclopentene ring viridescence Greenness or greenishness. viridescent Green or greenish. viridescently Greenly or greenishly. viridian A bluish-green pigment made from chromium sesquioxide. viridibufagin A cardiotoxic bufanolide steroid secreted by the European green toad (Bufo viridis). viridigenous Producing a green tint. viridin A furanosteroid antibiotic isolated from the soil saprophyte Gliocladium virens. viridine jervine viridiofungin Any of a group of antifungal metabolites, excreted by Trichoderma, that are active against plant pathogens viridiplant Any green alga or green plant of the clade Viridiplantae viridite chlorite. viriditoxin A fungal secondary metabolite that has antibacterial properties viridity The state or condition of being virid: greenness. viridly In a virid way: greenly or greenishly. viridness viridity; greenness viridofulvin The polyhydroxy polyunsaturated macrocyclic ketone 16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32-nonahydroxy-17,35-dimethyl-1-oxacyclohexatriaconta-3,5,7,9,11,13,33-heptaen-2-one. virile Manly; having characteristics associated with being male, such as strength; exhibiting masculine traits to an exaggerated degree such as strength, forcefulness or vigor. virilely In a way or to an extent that is virile. virileness The quality of being virile. virilescence Quality of being virilescent. virilescent Having masculine physical characteristics. virilia The male sexual organs. Virilian Of or relating to Paul Virilio (1932–2018), French cultural theorist, urbanist, architect and aesthetic philosopher, known for writings about technology as it has developed in relation to speed and power. virilify To make virile. virilism The condition resulting from virilization in a female. virilist A kind of unelected representative in Hungary. virility The state of being virile. virilization The development of sex characteristics that are typically found in men. virilize To make virile. virilizer A protein active in virilization. virilocal Patrilocal. virilocality The condition of being virilocal; patrilocality virilocally In a virilocal (patrilocal) manner. viriloid Having certain aspects of the virile. virino A hypothetical infectious particle, consisting of nucleic acids in a protective coat of host cell proteins, once theorized to be the cause of scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the central nervous system. viriome The collection of viruses in an organism or location virion A single individual particle of a virus (the viral equivalent of a cell). virionic Of or relating to a virion. virioplankton Any planktonic (free-swimming) virus viripotent Able to sire children; sexually mature. viritope A section of DNA that corresponds with a gene virivorous Involving or sustained by the consumption of viruses. virivory The eating of viruses. The dietary consumption of viruses. The condition of being virivorous. The condition of being a virovore. Virje A municipality of Croatia. Virk A surname from Punjabi. virl A ferrule. Virlibran A person born around the cusp of Virgo and Libra. Virnig A surname. virobiome A virological biome. virocell Any cell, infected by a virus, whose primary function is to produce virions viroceptor A virokine that resembles a cellular receptor virocontrol The biocontrol of pathogens by infection with a virus Virodhi The twenty-third year of the 60-year cycle of the Tamil calendar. virodiversity viral diversity virogene A gene involved in the development of a virus. virogenesis The production or formation of a virus virogenic Relating to virogenesis virogenomic Relating to a viral genome virogenomics The study of viral genomes viroid Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens. viroidal Of or pertaining to a viroid viroimmunological Relating to viroimmunology viroimmunology The study of the effects of viruses on the immunological system virokine Any of a group of proteins, similar to cytokines, that are produced by the action of some DNA viruses virokinetic Relating to virokinetics virokinetics The kinetics of viral infection Virolahti A municipality of Kymenlaakso, Finland, on the border with Russia. virole A ring surrounding a bugle or hunting horn. viroled Furnished with viroles; said of a horn or bugle whose rings are of different tincture. virologic Of or pertaining to virology virological Of or pertaining to virology virologically Using the methods of virology virologist A scientist or doctor who studies or specializes in viruses. virology The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases. virolysis The breakup of a virus virolytic Relating to, or causing virolysis virome The genomes of all the viruses that inhabit a particular organism or environment. virometric Relating to, or by means of virometry virometry The detection and measurement of viruses viromic Relating to viromes or to viromics. viromics The identification and study of viromes vironegative Having no virions (especially of HIV) in the blood vironeutralisation The neutralisation of viruses (typically by antibodies) viropause Synonym of andropause. viropexis The process whereby certain viruses become attached to a cell surface membrane and are incorporated into the host cell. virophage Any virus that infects other viruses. virophagy The feeding on viruses. viroplasm An inclusion body, in a cell, in which viral replication/assembly occurs viroplasmic Relating to a viroplasm viroplasmin A multifunctional viral protein. viroporin Any of a family of viral porins viropositive Having virions (especially of HIV) in the blood Viroqua A city, the county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. virose Having a nauseous odour; fetid virosecurinine An alkaloid found in the tree Securinega suffruticosa virosis Any disease caused by a virus. virosomal Relating to a virosome virosomally By means of a virosome virosome the reconstituted membrane of an enveloped virus virosphere All the areas of the Earth where viruses exist and which are affected by viruses. virostatic Tending to inhibit viral replication. virotherapeutic Relating to virotherapy virotherapeutically In a virotherapeutic manner virotherapy The use of genetically modified viruses to treat cancer. virotic Relating to virosis. virotoxin Any toxin produced by a virus virotype Synonym of pathotype. virous viral Virovitica A city in Croatia. virovore An organism whose diet is primarily composed of viruses Virrat A town and municipality of Pirkanmaa, Finland. Virrueta A surname. virstatin The benzo-isoquinoline 4-(1,3-dioxo-1H-benzo[de]isoquinolin-2(3H)-yl)butanoic acid that inhibits the expression of cholera toxin Virtel A surname from French. virtopsy A noninvasive autopsy performed through medical imaging technology. Virts A surname from German. Virtsu A borough in Pärnu County, Estonia. virtual In effect or essence, rather than in fact or reality; also, imitated, simulated. virtualism Virtuality. virtualist One who supports the doctrine of virtualism. virtuality The quality of being virtual; virtualness. virtualizable That can be virtualized. virtualization The act of virtualizing. virtualize To run a program in virtual storage. virtualizer Software that provides virtualization services. virtually Almost but not quite. virtualness The quality of being virtual; virtuality. virtuate To make efficacious; to give virtue of efficacy. virtue The idea of all that is good or excellent (in every sense of those terms) in a human being, collectively instantiated by a varying number of human traits known as "the virtues", the enumeration of which vary by the many virtue systems which have developed within different cultures, religions, and historical periods. virtuecrat A political figure who preaches his or her own morals as a cultural imperative. virtued Having the specified kind or number of virtues. virtuefy To make virtuous. virtueless Lacking virtue or goodness. virtuelessness Absence of virtue. virtuosa a female virtuoso virtuose Exhibiting the qualities and skill of a virtuoso; virtuosic. virtuosic requiring a high level of technical skill. virtuosically In the manner of a virtuoso; with virtuosity virtuosity The technical skills and fluent style of a virtuoso. virtuoso An expert in virtù or art objects and antiquities; a connoisseur. virtuosoship The status, pursuits, or occupation of a virtuoso. virtuous Full of virtue; having excellent moral character. virtuously In a virtuous manner. virtuousness The state of being virtuous. virucidal Killing or destroying viruses. Virudhachalam A town in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. Virudhunagar A district of Tamil Nadu, India. viruela Synonym of apricot pseudopox (“a disease of apricots”). Viruet A surname.