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Reassortant Viruses

Medical Definition: Viruses containing two or more pieces of nucleic acid (segmented genome) from different parents. Such viruses are produced in cells coinfected with different strains of a given virus.
Guide Notes: "viruses containing 2 or more pieces of nucleic acid from different parents": see MeSH definition; coord IM with specific parent viruses (IM)
Previously Indexed: Recombination, Genetic (1981-1991),specific virus/genetics (1981-1991)

Reassortant Viruses Medical Definitions and Terms

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