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superinfect

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su·per·in·fect   (sōō'pər-ĭn-fěkt')   
tr.v.   su·per·in·fect·ed, su·per·in·fect·ing, su·per·in·fects
To cause (a cell, for example) to be further infected with a microorganism; infect a second time or more.
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Main Entry: su·per·in·fect
Pronunciation: -in-'fekt
Function: transitive verb
: to cause or produce superinfection of<superinfected cells>
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superinfect su·per·in·fect (s&oomacr;'pər-ĭn-fěkt')
v. su·per·in·fect·ed, su·per·in·fect·ing, su·per·in·fects
To cause to be further infected with a microorganism; infect a second time or more.

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