Prion
noun
A prion is a type of infectious agent that consists of protein and causes neurodegenerative diseases when it induces abnormal protein folding.
Mad cow disease is caused by prions found in affected cattle.
Usage tips
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neurodegenerative diseases,protein misfolding,infectious agents
noun
A prion is a type of infectious agent that consists of protein and causes neurodegenerative diseases when it induces abnormal protein folding.
Mad cow disease is caused by prions found in affected cattle.
Usage tips
Neutral
neurodegenerative diseases,protein misfolding,infectious agents
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Terms
Use in discussions about diseases
Prions are often mentioned in research on brain disorders.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Understand its role in diseases
Prions are versus viruses and bacteria in discussions about infection.
Pro Tip 3/3Emerging Research
Stay updated on recent discoveries
Prions present unique challenges in medicine.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Terms
Use in discussions about diseases
Prions are often mentioned in research on brain disorders.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Understand its role in diseases
Prions are versus viruses and bacteria in discussions about infection.
Pro Tip 3/3Emerging Research
Stay updated on recent discoveries
Prions present unique challenges in medicine.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Terms
Use in discussions about diseases
Prions are often mentioned in research on brain disorders.
Pro Tip 2/3Medical Context
Understand its role in diseases
Prions are versus viruses and bacteria in discussions about infection.
Pro Tip 3/3Emerging Research
Stay updated on recent discoveries
Prions present unique challenges in medicine.
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