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'Virus' vs. 'Bacteria'
'Virus' vs. 'Bacteria'
The key differences between two common pathogens
A Guide to Coronavirus-Related Words
A Guide to Coronavirus-Related Words
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Tech-y Terms Are Older Than You Think
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“Virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virus. Accessed 4 Apr. 2020.
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The first known use of virus was in 1599
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