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[vahy-ruhl] / ˈvaɪ rəl /


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However, this latest outbreak has been caused by the rare Bundibugyo viral strain, which has not been seen for over a decade.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

My second reel, which depicted my journey from Silver Lake to Studio City, went a little bit viral.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Ebola is a deadly viral disease that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Vitamin D3 has a modifying effect on the immune system that could fortify the body against viral and bacterial diseases.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Scientists knew they had to keep their cultures free from bacterial and viral contamination, and they knew it was possible for cells to contaminate one another if they got mixed up in culture.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot



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