The clinical virologist
Example: The clinical virologist analyzed the virus samples carefully.
Definition
The clinical virologist is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and studying viruses that cause diseases in humans. They analyze virus samples, help in disease control, and contribute to developing treatments and vaccines.
Etymology
The term "clinical virologist" combines 'clinical,' derived from the Greek 'klinein,' meaning 'to lean or recline,' reflecting patient care, and 'virologist,' from 'virology,' the study of viruses. Virology itself stems from Latin 'virus,' meaning 'poison' or 'slimy liquid.' The phrase highlights expertise in virus-related medical practice.
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"The clinical virologist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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