lysogen

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noun

A phage that can exist as a prophage within its host organism.

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Meanings

nounlysogen (plural lysogens)

plural lysogens

  1. biologyA phage that can exist as a prophage within its host organism.

Origin

From lyso- + -gen.

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Translations

French bactérie lysogène
  • bactérie lysogèneTranslations
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APA

lysogen. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lysogen

MLA

“lysogen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lysogen. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lysogen,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lysogen.

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