retroviruss

[US]/ˈrɛtrəʊvaɪrəs/
[UK]/ˈrɛtroʊˌvaɪrəs/
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Translation

n.a type of virus that can cause tumors; a virus that transcribes its RNA into DNA

Phrases & Collocations

hiv retrovirus

retrovirus therapy

retrovirus infection

retrovirus vector

onco retrovirus

retrovirus genome

endogenous retrovirus

exogenous retrovirus

retrovirus research

retrovirus replication

Example Sentences

retroviruses can integrate their genetic material into the host genome.

research on retroviruses has advanced significantly in recent years.

hiv is a well-known example of a retrovirus.

retroviruses can cause various diseases in humans and animals.

vaccines against retroviruses are still under development.

understanding retrovirus replication is crucial for developing treatments.

some retroviruses can remain dormant in the host for years.

gene therapy often utilizes retroviruses to deliver genetic material.

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