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Definition of Viropexis
1. Noun. (biology) The process whereby certain viruses become attached to a cell wall and are incorporated into the cell by phagocytosis ¹
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Medical Definition of Viropexis
1. Binding of virus to a cell and subsequent absorption (engulfment) of virus particles by that cell. Origin: viro-+ G. Pexis, fixation (05 Mar 2000)