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Concept information

Preferred term

virion

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The extracellular complete virus particle consisting of RNA or DNA and the associated protein coat that is capable of causing infection.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • viral particle
  • virions
  • virus particle

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/67145

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