[′vī·rəl ′shed·iŋ] (virology) Excretion of virus from a specific site in the body or from a lesion.
viral shedding
virus shedding
, viral sheddingThe release of a virus from the host.
vi·ral shed·ding
(vīrăl sheding) Presence of virus in body secretions, in excretions, or in body surface lesions with potential for disease transmission and infection. Synonym(s): virus shedding.