Viral (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or caused by a virus; "viral infection".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Her viral load was decreasing rapidly due to the effective antiviral treatment.
- The doctor explained that the patient's symptoms were caused by a viral infection, not bacteria.
- The viral disease spread rapidly across the country, infecting millions within weeks.
- Researchers have been studying the viral structure of the new coronavirus to better understand its transmission.
- After a bout of viral gastroenteritis, it's common for patients to feel weakened for a while.