Pathogens
Viruses
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- bacteria and pathogens
- bacteria and viruses
- bugs and pathogens
- bugs and viruses
- ailments and pathogens
- ailments and viruses
- illnesses and pathogens
- illnesses and viruses
- sicknesses and pathogens
- sicknesses and viruses
- diseases and pathogens
- diseases and viruses
- microorganisms and pathogens
- microorganisms and viruses
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One common error is to talk about viruses (both the biological pathogens and the computer kind) in the plural as "virii"—evidently those who do this believe that the singular is "virius".
Source: As Long as It Sounds Foreign -
In real life, the risks associated with bloodborne pathogens (such as HIV and the hepatitis viruses) means that there are strict rules in place against this sort of thing, and no self-respecting coroner/medical examiner should engage in this practice.
Source: Autopsy Snack Time
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