RETROVIRUS
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Retrovirus.
Retrovirus - as a noun
Any of a group of viruses that contain two single-strand linear rna molecules per virion and reverse transcriptase (rna to dna); the virus transcribes its rna into a cdna provirus that is then incorporated into the host cell
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal virusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"HIV is a well-known retrovirus that attacks the immune system."
"The retrovirus genome integrates into the host DNA, making it difficult to eradicate."
"Scientists discovered a retrovirus gene in the patient's DNA."
"The researchers conducted a study on the retrovirus infection rates in animals."
"The retrovirus vector was used to deliver the therapeutic gene into target cells."
Word Game Points
Is RETROVIRUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retrovirus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RETROVIRUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is RETROVIRUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retrovirus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRETROVIRUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RETROVIRUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retrovirus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRETROVIRUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
