| cytopathogenic | Pertaining to an agent or substance that causes a diseased condition in cells, in contrast to histologic changes; used especially with reference to effects observed in cells in tissue cultures. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cytopathogenic effect, viral | Visible morphologic changes in cells infected with viruses. It includes shutdown of cellular RNA and protein synthesis, cell fusion, release of lysosomal enzymes, changes in cell membrane permeability, diffuse changes in intracellular structures, presence of viral inclusion bodies, and chromosomal aberrations. It excludes malignant transformation, which is cell transformation, viral. Viral cytopathogenic effects provide a valuable method for identifying and classifying the infecting viruses. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cytopathogenic virus | A virus whose multiplication leads to degenerative changes in the host cell. See: cytopathic effect. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enteric cytopathogenic bovine orphan virus | Former name for early isolates of bovine enteroviruses. Synonym: enteric cytopathogenic bovine orphan virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| enteric cytopathogenic human orphan virus | eCHO virus |
| enteric cytopathogenic monkey orphan virus | Simian picornavirus recovered from monkey kidney cells and stools. Synonym: enteric cytopathogenic monkey orphan virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| enteric cytopathogenic swine orphan virus | A picornavirus isolated from outbreaks of enteritis in swine, but not known to be a natural pathogen. Synonym: enteric cytopathogenic swine orphan virus. (05 Mar 2000) |