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lysogenic

 
Dictionary: ly·so·gen·ic   ('sə-jĕn'ĭk) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Capable of causing or undergoing lysis.
  2. Of or relating to lysogeny.

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('sə-jĕn'ĭk)
adj.
  1. Causing or having the power to cause lysis.
  2. Of or relating to a bacterium in a state of lysogeny.
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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: of or relating to lysogeny
  Pertains to noun: lysogeny (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: capable of producing or undergoing lysis
  Pertains to noun: lysis (meaning #2)


 
 

 

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