Meaning Of The Word Lysogeny

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Lysogeny? Find Lysogeny meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Lysogeny Meaning

Lysogeny Definition
Lysogeny Definition

What's The Definition Of Lysogeny?

lysogeny in American English
a dormant viral infection of bacteria in which the genetic material of a virus combines with that of a host bacterium
noun: the state of being lysogenic

lysogeny in British English
noun: the biological process in which a bacterium is infected by a bacteriophage that integrates its DNA into that of the host such that the host is not destroyed

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Gooney bird ‐ noun: any of several albatrosses, esp. the black-footed…
  • Justitia ‐ noun: the ancient Roman personification…
  • Ultrarealist ‐ noun: a proponent of…
  • Fernitickle ‐ noun; noun:…
  • Contract labor ‐ noun: labor coercible by the enforceable provisions…
  • Reattain ‐ to attain (a goal, aim, level of achievement…
  • Degree ‐ any of the successive steps or stages in a process…
  • Preconcert ‐ to arrange or settle beforehand, as by agreement…
  • Sapremia ‐ a form of blood poisoning caused by toxic products…
  • Cut someone some slack ‐ to be less demanding of someone; ease up on someone…