Etymology of the English word lentivirus
the English word lentivirus
derived from the English word lenticular
derived from the Late Latin word lenticularis
derived from the Latin word lenticula (lentil; lentil shape)
using the Latin suffix -ulus
derived from the English word virus
derived from the Latin word virus (venom, poisonous secretion of snakes, creatures)
derived from the New Latin word Lentivirus
derived from the Classical Latin word lentus (clinging, tough; slow)
derived from the Latin word virus (venom, poisonous secretion of snakes, creatures)