Tailspike
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tailspike is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A viral adhesion protein used by a phage to attach itself to a bacterial host.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A viral adhesion protein used by a phage to attach itself to a bacterial host.
Word Forms
- tailspikes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spike-in, spikein, tailocin, pilus, fibritin, excisionase.
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