Counterdefense
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Counterdefense is a noun meaning (biology) A defensive response to another organism's defense, such as of a parasite or pathogen.
Meaning
(biology) A defensive response to another organism's defense, such as of a parasite or pathogen.
Example Sentences
viral counterdefense against host resistance
Word Forms
- counterdefenses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counteradaptation, counterregulation, phagodeterrence, antibiosis, biocontrol, bioresponse.
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