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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