reassortment
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A reassortment in cats could technically be possible since these pets occasionally get seasonal flu, but it’s highly unlikely.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025
It is also a reassortment of the H5N1 virus with another bird flu virus.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025
However, were there to be genetic reassortment between H5N1 and a human seasonal flu, that could be a problem.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 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
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
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