prionok
Prionok is a term that appears sporadically in Slavic-language contexts as a diminutive form of prion, effectively meaning “a small prion.” It is not recognized as a distinct biological category in mainstream science, and the standard term for infectious, misfolded proteins is still prion.
In formal biology, prions refer to misfolded forms of the prion protein (PrP) that can propagate by
The suffix -ok is a common diminutive in several Slavic languages. When attached to prion, prionok would
Outside scientific literature, prionok may be encountered in fiction, speculative biology discussions, or popular science writing
Prion; Protein misfolding; Prion disease; Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.
There is no widely accepted scientific definition of prionok. For accurate information on prions, refer to