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Virology
The study of the structure, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of viruses, and VIRUS DISEASES.
Year introduced: 1967
virology [Subheading]
Used with organs, animals, and higher plants and with diseases for virologic studies. For bacteria, rickettsia, and fungi, "microbiology" is used; for parasites, "parasitology" is used.
Year introduced: 1995
Plant Pathology
The study of infectious diseases associated with plants.
Year introduced: 2012