avianize

 [ey-vee-uh-nahyz]  

a·vi·an·ize

   [ey-vee-uh-nahyz]
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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