paleovirology

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noun

The study of ancient, now-extinct viruses.

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Meanings

nounpaleovirology (uncountable)

alternative palaeovirology · alternative palæovirology

  1. uncountableThe study of ancient, now-extinct viruses.

Origin

From paleo- + virology.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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