Definition of Virusoid

1. Noun. The smallest of viruses; a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat.

Exact synonyms: Viroid
Generic synonyms: Plant Virus

Definition of Virusoid

1. a particle of RNA associated with some plant viruses [n -S]

Medical Definition of Virusoid

1. A type of small (300-400 nucleotides) single-stranded RNA found in the virions of some plant viruses. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Virusoid

virulently
virulent bacteriophage
virulent bubo
virulent phage mutant
viruliferous
viruliferous
viruria
virus
virus
virus-associated haemophagocytic syndrome
virus-transformed cell
viruses
viruses
viruslike
virusoid (current term)
virusoid (current term)
virusoids
virus activating protease
virus activation
virus assembly
virus A hepatitis
virus blockade
virus B hepatitis
virus C hepatitis
virus diseases
virus hepatitis
virus hepatitis of ducks
virus III of rabbits
virus infection
virus integration

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