prophage
prophage · prophages
profago
The latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host…The latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome.
Translations
1 languagesMeaning
1 sensesThe latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome.
Origin
From pro- + phage.From pro- + phage.
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Forms
plural: prophagesWord family
1 related wordsDerivedprophagic
See also
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