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Noun lysogenicity has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebLysogenicityDefinition:Lysogenicity refers to the ability of a virus to incorporate its genetic material into the host cell's genome and remain dormant without causing immediate harm or destroying the host cell. Senses:1. MicrobiologyIn microbiology, lysogenicity is the process by which a virus, known as a bacteriophage, integrates its genetic material into the DNA of a bacterium, leading to the establishment of a lysogenic or temperate infection. During this latent phase, the bacterium continues to divide and replicate, passing the viral DNA to its progeny. Example sentence: The lysogenicity of the bacteriophage allowed it to persist within the bacterial population, ready to reactivate and initiate a lytic infection when conditions were suitable. 2. MedicalIn the field of medicine, lysogenicity can refer to the ability of certain viruses to integrate their genetic material into the DNA of human cells instead of immediately causing symptoms. This process is seen in some oncogenic viruses that may lay dormant for long periods before triggering the development of cancer. Example sentence: The study aimed to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the lysogenicity of the oncogenic virus and its potential role in the initiation of malignant transformations. Related Products: | ||||
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