virion

[US]/ˈvɪr.i.ɒn/
[UK]/ˈvɪr.i.ɑn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a mature virus particle; viral particle; virus body
Word Forms
Pluralvirions

Phrases & Collocations

viral virion

virion structure

virion release

virion assembly

infectious virion

virion stability

virion genome

virion morphology

virion encapsidation

virion infection

Example Sentences

the virion is the complete virus particle.

researchers study the structure of the virion.

a virion can infect a host cell.

the virion contains genetic material.

understanding the virion helps in vaccine development.

the virion's envelope plays a key role in infection.

in laboratory settings, scientists isolate the virion.

the stability of the virion affects transmission rates.

a virion can be composed of proteins and lipids.

the lifecycle of a virion includes replication.

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