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Prophages

Medical Definition: Genomes of temperate BACTERIOPHAGES integrated into the DNA of their bacterial host cell. The prophages can be duplicated for many cell generations until some stimulus induces its activation and virulence.
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific bacteriophage (IM)
Previously Indexed: Bacteriophages (1965-2002)

Prophages Medical Definitions and Terms

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