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Virion
VirionThe complete virus particle that is structurally intact and infectious. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- Virus Ultramicroscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts; many are pathogenic; a piece of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein. SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Virility The property of being capable of copulation and procreation. Virilon Virilon is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): methyltestosterone. PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Vascularity The blood supply of a tumor. Vaccinia An infection, primarily local and limited to the site of inoculation, induced in man by inoculation with the vaccinia (coxpox) virus in order to confer resistance to smallpox (variola). On about the third day after vaccination, papules form at the site of inoculation which become transformed into umbilicated vesicles and later pustules; they then dry up, and the scab falls off on about the 21st day, leaving a pitted scar; in some cases there are more or less marked constitutional disturbances. Variola Syn: smallpox. Variolation The historical practice of inducing immunity against smallpox by "scratching" the skin with the purulency from smallpox skin pustules. The first inoculation for smallpox is said to have been done in China about 1022 B.C. Viremia The presence of virus in the bloodstream. Virion Vermiculite A lightweight and highly water-absorbent micaceous mineral that is sometimes used as a substitute for asbestos. Validation of data Procedure carried out to ensure that the data contained in the final clinical trial report match original observations. Validity The accuracy of the relationship between two or more variables. Variance (statistics) A measure of the amount by which a value differs from the mean. Veganism The custom of refraining from using, or at least from ingesting, anything derived from animals. We thank you for using the Medical Glossary to search for Virion. If you have a better definition for Virion than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Virion may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Virion and any other medical topic for the public at large.
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