Prionic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of, pertaining to or caused by a prion. not-comparable
"The first prionic disease to be described was scrapie (mid-eighteenth century) seen with sheep and goats. The most recognized animal form of prionic disease is BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), referred to as “mad cow disease”, […]"
Example
More examples"The first prionic disease to be described was scrapie (mid-eighteenth century) seen with sheep and goats. The most recognized animal form of prionic disease is BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy), referred to as “mad cow disease”, […]"
Etymology
From prion + -ic.
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