Virology

The importance of viruses in animal and plant life has been increasingly realized and understood in recent years, and the need for accurate information is paramount for those working in virology and in allied areas such as agriculture, medicine and veterinary sciences. This comprehensive dictionary describes all known viruses of animal and plants. It describes terms commonly used in virology as well as cell lines and chemicals used in organizations and the techniques applied in this work. Equations, formulae and definitions of units commonly met with in virology are covered. The entries are listed alphabetically.