VIROID
viroid, virusoid
(noun) the smallest of viruses; a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
viroid (plural viroids)
A short section of RNA but without the protein coat typical of viruses, that are plant pathogens
Certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen.
Synonyms
• Viroidales
Anagrams
• Vidrio
Source: Wiktionary
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