viroid

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Definition of viroid

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noun

Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.

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noun

Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens.
Any of certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen.

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From virus + -oid.

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