Definitions

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  • noun biology A viral vector having envelope proteins from two types of virus
  • noun computing Something resembling, or having certain characteristics of, a data type.

Etymologies

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pseudo- +‎ type

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Examples

  • They engineered a viral hybrid, called a pseudotype, featuring proteins from the Hendra virus on its surface but lacking Hendra's genome.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

  • They engineered a viral hybrid, called a pseudotype, featuring proteins from the Hendra virus on its surface but lacking Hendra's genome.

    GEN News Highlights 2009

  • They then added Ebola "pseudotype" viruses, artificially created virus particles made by wrapping Ebola envelope proteins around a core of genetic material from another virus.

    Science Blog - Science news straight from the source 2009

  • The pseudotype behaves in every way like its deadly counterpart, but ultimately, it only succeeds in replicating its non-lethal self.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

  • The pseudotype behaves in every way like its deadly counterpart, but ultimately, it only succeeds in replicating its non-lethal self.

    GEN News Highlights 2009

  • One 4channer says "I did it because YouTube keeps deleting music." pseudotype 14 points 2 hours ago pseudotype 14 points 2 hours ago mindbleach 6 points 1 hour ago mindbleach 6 points 1 hour ago

    reddit.com: what's new online! 2009

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