viroid en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *weys- Proto-Indo-European *wisós Proto-Italic *weizos Latin vīrusbor. Middle English virus English virus Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o- Proto-Indo-European *weyd- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *wéydos Proto-Hellenic *wéidos Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ειδής (-eidḗs) Latin -oīdēslbor. English -oid English viroid From virus + -oid.
Meanings
- Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.
- Any of certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| viroids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (6)
cs viroid (certain defective viruses) · is veirungur (certain defective viruses) · fr viroïde (certain defective viruses) · pt viroide (certain defective viruses) · ja ウイロイド (certain defective viruses) · ja ウイルス様体 (certain defective viruses)