avianize

verb (used with object), a·vi·an·ized, a·vi·an·iz·ing. Microbiology.

to diminish the infectivity of (a virus) by repeated culturing in chick embryos.

Also, especially British, a·vi·an·ise.

Origin:
avian + -ize

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avianize
verb
to modify microorganisms by repeated culture in the developing chick embryo

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