virulently

Variant of virulent

virulent definition

viru·lent (-lənt)

adjective

    1. extremely poisonous or injurious; deadly
    2. bitterly antagonistic or spiteful; full of hate and enmity; venomous; rancorous
  2. Med.
    1. violent and rapid in its course; highly malignant: said of a disease
    2. able to overcome the natural defenses of the host; highly infectious: said of a microorganism

Etymology: ME < L virulentus, full of poison < virus: see virus

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