lysogenic

ly·so·gen·ic

adj \ˌlī-sə-ˈjen-ik\

Definition of LYSOGENIC

1

: harboring a prophage as hereditary material <lysogenic bacteria>

2

: temperate 2 <lysogenic viruses>

—ly·so·ge·nic·i·ty \-jə-ˈnis-ət-ē\ noun, plural ly·so·ge·nic·i·ties