prion


Meanings

  • (microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
  • PRION n pl. -S a protein particle

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 7

prion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

prion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

prion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 9

prion is a valid Words With Friends word