Prionlike
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Similar to a prion.
"A very rare polymorphism in the prion protein gene recently has been identified that appears to protect against prion disease; this finding, in addition to providing greater understanding of the prionlike mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, might lead to potential treatments."
Example
More examples"A very rare polymorphism in the prion protein gene recently has been identified that appears to protect against prion disease; this finding, in addition to providing greater understanding of the prionlike mechanisms of neurodegenerative disorders, might lead to potential treatments."
Etymology
From prion + -like.
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