neurovirology

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noun

The scientific study of viruses capable of infecting the nervous system.

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Meanings

nounneurovirology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe scientific study of viruses capable of infecting the nervous system.

    “A number of pharmaceutical firms are trying to eliminate all animal-sourced products from their raw material streams,” said Dr. Robert G. Rohwer, the director of a Department of Veterans Affairs neurovirology laboratory.

    2008 April 1, Stephanie Saul, “Seeking Alternatives to Animal-Derived Drugs”, in New York Times

Origin

From neuro- + virology.

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neurovirology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurovirology

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“neurovirology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurovirology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neurovirology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurovirology.

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