Subviral
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Pertaining to a structural part of a virus. not-comparable
"Consider a typical definition for "virus": a transmissible agent that in extracellular form consists of a DNA or RNA genome minimally packaged within a protein coat, replicating by the coordinated assembly of subviral components, rather than by growth and division. ""
Example
More examples"Consider a typical definition for "virus": a transmissible agent that in extracellular form consists of a DNA or RNA genome minimally packaged within a protein coat, replicating by the coordinated assembly of subviral components, rather than by growth and division. ""
Etymology
From sub- + viral.
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