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Term: lysogenic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Relating to or being the latent nonlethal state of certain viruses (such as herpesviruses) in which they are present in the host but neither cause symptoms nor are involved in the transmission of infection.

Example Sentence:

The lysogenic viral infection remained dormant in his body for years, until it was triggered and symptoms started to appear.

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Alternative term for lysogeny.

Example Sentence:

The concept of lysogenic revolution in biology explains the integration of viral DNA into the host genome.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Specific to or characteristic of a particular area or region.

Example Sentence:

The local cuisine showcased its unique flavors and lysogenic traditions.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In a way that relates to a specific locality or immediate surroundings.

Example Sentence:

We stopped by a café to experience the city lysogenically.

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