<virology> A retrovirus (virus which uses RNA instead of DNA to encode its genome) that can reproduce only in the host of the species in which it originated. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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(e″ko-tro´pik) pertaining to a virus that infects and replicates in cells from only the original host species.
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ecotropic, oikotropic 1. Homesick; a strong desire to return to one`s home. 2. In virology, a retrovirus that can replicate only in the host of the species in which it originated.
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