viruliferous

adjective

vir·​u·​lif·​er·​ous ˌvir-ə-ˈli-f(ə-)rəs 

ˌvir-yə-

: containing, producing, or conveying an agent of infection and especially a virus

viruliferous insects

Word History

Etymology

virul(ence) + -iferous

First Known Use

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

viruliferous

adjective

vir·​u·​lif·​er·​ous ˌvir-(y)ə-ˈlif-(ə-)rəs 

: containing, producing, or conveying an agent of infection

viruliferous insects