Viroid
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Viroid is a noun meaning Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.
Meaning
Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.
More Meanings
- Any of certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen.
Word Forms
- viroids
Synonyms for viroid
Depending on context, synonyms include virusoid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include virusoid, virgavirus, hordeivirus, trichovirus, ampelovirus, subvirion.
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