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Prion (noun) means an abnormally shaped protein that makes other proteins misfold in the same way, causing diseases of the brain and nervous system.

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An abnormally shaped protein that makes other proteins misfold in the same way, causing diseases of the brain and nervous system.

"Prions retain deep mysteries, the foremost of which is what on earth they exist for." — Matt Ridley, Genome (1999)

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

From (a reordering of) the initial letters of proteinaceous infectious particle. Coined by American neurologist and biochemist Stanley B. Prusiner in 1982.

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"prion" (noun) means an abnormally shaped protein that makes other proteins misfold in the same way, causing diseases of the brain and nervous system.