Gene or Genome
viral genome
vi·ral ge·nome
Subclass of:
Genome, Microbial
Definitions related to viral genome:
  • The total complement of hereditary material in a virus, which can be composed of either DNA or RNA.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (genome, viral) The complete genetic complement contained in a DNA or RNA molecule in a virus.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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