virus's

Belonging to infection

Virus's is the possessive form of virus, indicating something belongs to or is associated with a virus: The virus's spread was rapid, the virus's genetic material.

Some style guides prefer the alternate form virus' without the final s, though both are standard.

biological

host

One receiving guests

strain · pathogen · cell · RNA · DNA · transmission · outbreak · contagion · antibody · vaccine

computer

malware

Harmful computer programs

  • codeSymbolic communication system
  • softwarePrograms directing computer operations
  • hackerUnauthorized system accessor

worm · ransomware · infection · firewall · antivirus · system · network · exploit · payload · detection

cultural

meme

Shared online humor

popularity · trending · sharing · replication · reach · audience · exposure · penetration · buzz · traction

medical

patient

Able to wait calmly

treatment · quarantine · illness · disease · recovery · hospitalization · contagious · spread · prevention · isolation

Opposites
pathogenic vs. beneficial agents

virus'smedicine's

Of the healing profession

disease vs. health

virus'shealth's

Of physical soundness

parasitic vs. symbiotic relationships

virus'shost's

Of one receiving guests

Phrases
Family

virus, viruses

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G