prophage en · NOUN
Etymology
From pro- + phage.
Meanings
- The latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| prophages | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (3)
is dulveira (latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome) · is forveira (latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome) · it profago (latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome)