English Explanatory Dictionary

viroid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.
  2. Any of certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen.

Word forms

viroid viroids

Etymology

From virus + -oid.

Synonyms

Viroidales
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