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purion
noun

English Meaning(s) for プリオン

noun
  1. prion
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Definition and Synonyms for プリオン

Prion an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid
Synonyms: プリオン
Prion thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
Synonyms: プリオン

Categories プリオン is a member of

Particle a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions
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