viruscell

A viruscell is a type of cell that has been infected by a virus. The term is often used in the context of virology and microbiology to describe cells that have undergone viral replication. When a virus infects a cell, it typically hijacks the cell's machinery to produce more viral particles. This process can lead to the death of the host cell, a phenomenon known as lysis, or it can result in the production of new viruses without killing the cell, a process known as lysogenic conversion. Viruscells are significant in the study of viral infections, as they provide insights into the mechanisms by which viruses replicate and the impact they have on host cells. The study of viruscells is crucial for understanding disease pathogenesis, developing antiviral therapies, and designing vaccines.