virion
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ˈvɪ
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rion
riən
riēn
/vˈɪɹiən/

Definition & Meaning of "virion"in English

Virion
01

a complete virus particle that includes genetic material wrapped in a protein coat, capable of infecting host cells to replicate

Examples
The influenza virion contains viral RNA enclosed within a protein capsid and an outer lipid envelope.
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