viroid
viroid · viroids
Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses,…Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.
the smallest of viruses; a plant virus with its RNA arranged in a circular chromosome without a protein coat
Any of certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen.
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Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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