lysogenic
ly·so·gen·ic
adj \ˌlī-sə-ˈje-nik\Definition of LYSOGENIC
1
: harboring a prophage as hereditary material <lysogenic bacteria>
2
: temperate 3 <lysogenic viruses>
— ly·so·ge·nic·i·ty \-jə-ˈni-sə-tē\ noun
Origin of LYSOGENIC
from the capacity of the prophage to lyse other bacteria
First Known Use: 1899
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