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prions

/ˈpraɪɒnz/

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noun

Prions

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 :

"Sentence: "Scientists believe that diseases like mad cow disease are caused by infectious prions that damage the brain." "

Les scientifiques pensent que des maladies comme l'ESB sont causées par des prions infectieux qui endommagent le cerveau.

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noun

Prion

A petrel of the genus Pachyptila.

Examples :

"While birdwatching on the Antarctic cruise, we spotted a flock of prions skimming the waves, their blue-grey plumage blending with the ocean. "

Lors de l'observation des oiseaux lors de la croisière en Antarctique, nous avons repéré un groupe de prions rasant les vagues, leur plumage bleu-gris se fondant dans l'océan.

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