virion

English

/ˈvaɪɹiɑn/, /ˈvɪɹiɒn/

noun
Definitions
  • (virology) A single individual particle of a virus (the viral equivalent of a cell).

Etymology

Borrowed from French virion.

Origin

French

virion

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