retrovirus
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Noun — A type of virus that copies its genetic material into the DNA of the cells it infects, permanently altering them.
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Etymology
From retro- ("backward") + virus, named for its reversed direction of genetic replication.
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What does “retrovirus” mean?
The word “retrovirus” means a type of virus that copies its genetic material into the DNA of the cells it infects, permanently altering them. In plain terms, a virus that writes itself into a cell's own DNA rather than just replicating alongside it.
How do you use “retrovirus” in a sentence?
Here is “retrovirus” used in a sentence: “HIV is the best-known example of a retrovirus.”
What part of speech is “retrovirus”?
“Retrovirus” is a noun.