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    Prions (en. Let us pray)

    /pʁijɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Pathogenic agents responsible for degenerative diseases of the nervous system.
    Prions are involved in diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
    Les prions sont impliqués dans des maladies comme la maladie de Creutzfeldt-Jakob.
    Abnormal proteins that induce the misfolding of other proteins.
    Research on prions is essential for understanding certain forms of dementia.
    La recherche sur les prions est essentielle pour comprendre certaines formes de démence.

    Etymology

    The word 'prion' comes from English, derived from 'proteinaceous infectious particle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prion disease
    A disease caused by prions, like mad cow disease.
    maladie à prion
    prion theory
    Hypothesis that prions are the cause of certain neurodegenerative diseases.
    théorie des prions

    Related Words

    protein
    Organic molecules made up of amino acids, vital for the functioning of cells.
    protéine
    infection
    Invasion by pathogenic agents leading to a disease.
    infection
    neurodegenerative
    Related to diseases that lead to the degradation of neurons.
    neurodégénératif

    Slang Meanings

    No common slang meaning related to this term.
    Absence of slang terms for 'prion'.
    Absence de termes argotiques pour 'prion'.