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Cytopathogenic Effects, Viral

Cytopathogenic Effects, Viral Definition & Meaning
Cytopathogenic Effects, Viral Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Cytopathogenic Effects, Viral?

Visible morphologic changes in cells infected with viruses. It includes shutdown of cellular RNA and protein synthesis, cell fusion, release of lysosomal enzymes, changes in cell membrane permeability, diffuse changes in intracellular structures, presence of viral inclusion bodies, and chromosomal aberrations. It excludes malignant transformation, which is CELL TRANSFORMATION, VIRAL. Viral cytopathogenic effects provide a valuable method for identifying and classifying the infecting viruses.

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