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Topic: Health

viral

IPA: /ˈvaɪrəl/

KK: /ˈvaɪrəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or caused by a virus, or something that spreads quickly and widely, especially through social media or the internet.

Example: The video became viral overnight, gaining millions of views in just a few hours.

viremia

IPA: /vaɪˈriːmiə/

KK: /vaɪˈriːmiə/

noun

Definition: The condition where viruses are present in the blood.

Example: The doctor tested for viremia to determine if the virus was affecting the patient's bloodstream.

viremic

IPA: /vaɪˈrɛmɪk/

KK: /vaɪˈrɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the presence of viruses in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as viremic, indicating that the virus was circulating in their bloodstream.

viricidal

IPA: /vɪˈraɪsɪdəl/

KK: /vɪˈraɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a substance that can kill viruses.

Example: The new disinfectant is viricidal and effective against many common viruses.

viricide

IPA: /ˈvaɪrɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈvaɪrɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance that can kill or stop the growth of viruses.

Example: The doctor recommended a viricide to help treat the viral infection.

virilism

IPA: /ˈvɪrɪlɪzəm/

KK: /ˈvɪrɪlɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The condition where a female develops male physical traits, such as facial hair or a deeper voice, due to hormonal imbalances.

Example: The doctor explained that her virilism was caused by an excess of male hormones in her body.

virility

IPA: /vɪˈrɪləti/

KK: /vɪˈrɪləti/

noun

Definition: The quality of having strength, energy, and masculine characteristics, often associated with manliness and vigor.

Example: His virility was evident in his confident demeanor and physical strength.

virilize

IPA: /ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/

KK: /ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to develop male characteristics, often due to hormonal changes or treatments.

Example: The doctor prescribed medication to virilize the patient as part of the hormone therapy.

virologic

IPA: /vaɪrəˈlɒdʒɪk/

KK: /vaɪrəˈlɒdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of viruses and their effects on living organisms.

Example: The virologic research conducted at the university has led to significant breakthroughs in vaccine development.

virological

IPA: /ˌvaɪəˈrɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /vaɪəˈrɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of viruses and the diseases they cause.

Example: The virological research conducted at the lab has led to new treatments for viral infections.

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