definitions

avianize

[ ey-vee-uh-nahyz ]
/ ˈeɪ vi əˌnaɪz /

verb (used with object), a·vi·an·ized, a·vi·an·iz·ing. Microbiology.

to diminish the infectivity of (a virus) by repeated culturing in chick embryos.

Nearby words

avian, avian flu, avian influenza, avian leukosis-sarcoma complex, avian pneumoencephalitis, avianize, aviarist, aviary, aviate, aviation, aviation badge
Also especially British, a·vi·an·ise.

Origin of avianize

avian + -ize
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