reassortment

British  

/ ˌriːəˈsɔːtmənt /

noun

1. the formation of a hybrid virus containing parts from the genomes of two distinct viruses in a mixed infection

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Example Sentences

But it underscored “that humans ARE susceptible to subclinical infections and possible reassortment risks, which we already knew, I guess.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

“The segmented nature of the H5N1 genome creates a genetic lottery where reassortment with seasonal flu viruses could potentially lead to the emergence of new, more dangerous strains,” Rajnarayanan said.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2025

Due to the way flu replicates inside the body, that co-infection could lead to what’s called a reassortment event, wherein the two kinds of flu genomes get mixed together in a host.

From Slate • Dec. 31, 2024

The bird virus, designated D1.1, has clearly gone through reassortment, a mixing of different viruses, presumably in a bird infected with two different avian influenza viruses.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 5, 2024

It soon conveniently happened that two deaths gave the opportunity for a reassortment; and the nuptials of Lucius and Tullia were quickly celebrated.

From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred