viropexis

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noun

The process whereby certain viruses become attached to a cell surface membrane and are incorporated into the host cell.

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Meanings

nounviropexis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe process whereby certain viruses become attached to a cell surface membrane and are incorporated into the host cell.
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APA

viropexis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/viropexis

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