Q. What is the meaning of 'Virus' in Latin?
Answer: Poison
Notes: The term 'Virus' originates from the Latin word 'virus', which translates to 'poison' or 'noxious substances'. This terminology perfectly describes the nature of a virus, which is a microscopic parasitic entity that survives and replicates only within the living cells of other organisms. Due to their dependence on host organisms for energy and sustenance, all viruses are classified as parasites.

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