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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Word of the Day

19 April 2024

SUSPECT

(verb) hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty; “The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks”


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