noun Download 🔗Share A self-propagating misfolded conformer of a protein that is responsible for a number of diseases that affect the brain and other neural tissue. Examples : "A single misfolded prion can start a chain reaction, causing other proteins in the brain to misfold as well, leading to brain damage. " medicine disease biology biochemistry organism microorganism science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A petrel of the genus Pachyptila. Examples : "While birdwatching on the coast, we spotted a prion gliding effortlessly over the waves, searching for its next meal. " animal bird nature ocean biology environment ecology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading