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Meaning of provirus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A virus genome, such as HIV, that integrates itself into the DNA of a host cell so as to be passively replicated along with the host genome.

Equivalents

Français provirus

CEFR level

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

Provis provision provisional provisional government Provisional IRA provisional job

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