provirus

pro·vi·rus

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-vahy-ruh s, proh-vahy-]
- /ˈproʊˌvaɪ rəs, proʊˈvaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-vahy-ruh s, proh-vahy-]
- /ˈproʊˌvaɪ rəs, proʊˈvaɪ-/

Definitions of provirus word

noun plural provirus a viral form that is incorporated into the genetic material of a host cell. 1
noun provirus the inactive form of a virus in a host cell 0
noun provirus the genetic material of a virus, that is merged with the chromosomes of a host cell and can be transmitted to the next generation of cells without causing the destruction of the original host cell 0

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Origin of provirus

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; pro-1 + virus, on the model of prophage

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Parts of speech for Provirus

noun

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exclamation

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provirus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

provirus usage trend in Literature

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