viroid

== English == === Etymology === From virus + -oid. === Noun === viroid (plural viroids) (virology) Any of many short sections of RNA, but without the protein coat typical of viruses (the capsid), that are plant pathogens. Synonym: Viroidales Any of certain defective viruses, such as hepatitis D, a human pathogen. ==== Translations ==== === References === viroid on Wikipedia.Wikipedia viroid on Wikispecies.Wikispecies === Anagrams === Vidrio