LYSOGENIZATION

lysogenization, lysogenisation

(noun) the process by which a bacterium acquires a phage that becomes integrated into its genome

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

lysogenization (plural lysogenizations)

Conversion into a lysogenic form

lysogeny

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9 June 2025

HERMAPHRODITE

(noun) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made


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