prion

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/ˈpɹaɪən/ English

Definitions

noun

A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue.

noun

A petrel of the genus Pachyptila.

Related words

Synonyms

pachyptile genotype variant pray request prionoid prionization prionisation prion protein antiprion miniprion conformer protointron protrudin proteotoxicity proneural permutant

Associated

prions scrapie oystercatcher transmissible sooty petrel kuru skink bse gull encephalopathy skua

Rhymes

scion lion zion lyon lie in brian dandelion hydrogen ion sea lion tie in

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