Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reassortant
noun
/riːəˈsɔːrtənt/
Definition
A reassortant is an organism, particularly a virus, that has undergone a genetic reassortment, resulting in a new combination of genetic material.
Examples
- Reassortant viruses can sometimes evade the immune response.
- The labeled strain was identified as a reassortant due to its mixed genetic markers.
Meaning
The term refers to the process where segments of the genetic material from different strains are mixed, leading to a new viral strain with unique characteristics.
Synonyms
- Hybrid
- Variant
- Recombinant
