Merosome
Merosome
Merosome (pronunciation: /ˈmɛrəˌsoʊm/) is a term used in the field of Microbiology and Cell Biology to describe a structure formed by the budding of virus particles from the plasma membrane of a host cell.
Etymology
The term 'Merosome' is derived from the Greek words 'meros' meaning part, and 'soma' meaning body. It refers to the part of the host cell's body that is involved in the formation and release of new virus particles.
Definition
A Merosome is a vesicle that buds off from the plasma membrane of a host cell during the process of virus replication. It contains newly formed virus particles and is responsible for their release from the host cell. This process is a part of the viral life cycle known as budding.
Related Terms
- Virus: A small infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms.
- Plasma Membrane: The semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.
- Budding: A form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site.
- Viral Life Cycle: The series of steps or stages that a virus goes through to infect a host cell and replicate itself.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Merosome
- Wikipedia's article - Merosome
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