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Noun prion has 1 sense
  1. prion - (microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
    --1 is a kind of     particle

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Term: prion

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A misfolded protein particle that can cause various neurodegenerative diseases in animals and humans, such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Example sentence: The prion responsible for mad cow disease can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated beef.

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Sense 2: A popular local hangout spot in the heart of the city, known for its trendy atmosphere and delicious food.

Example sentence: We decided to meet at Prion for dinner because it's one of the best local restaurants in town.

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