prion
🇺🇸
/ˈpriːɑːn/
🇬🇧
/ˈpriːɒn/
noun
R
A prion is a tiny particle that can cause brain diseases like BSE, CJD, and scrapie.
Scientists are studying prions to better understand how they cause these brain diseases.
translation
A prion is a tiny particle that can cause brain diseases like BSE, CJD, and scrapie.
Word Forms
Plural
prions