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Meaning of adeno-associated virus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any of the viruses of the genus Dependoparvovirus that infects primates, but, having no known adverse effects, is a possible vector for therapies.

Examples

“One of the most promising viral vector systems is based on the adeno-associated virus (AAV).”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

adenoacanthoma adenoameloblastoma adenoblast adenocancer adenocarcinofibroma adenocarcinogenesis