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Definition of proviral - 2 dictionary results
pro·vi·rus   (prō'vī'rəs, prō-vī'-)   
n.   pl. pro·vi·rus·es
The precursor or latent form of a virus that is capable of being integrated into the genetic material of a host cell and being replicated with it.
pro'vi'ral (-rəl) adj.
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Main Entry: pro·vi·ral
Pronunciation: (')prO-'vI-r&l
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or being a provirus <proviral DNA>
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