- Concept UI
- M0005607
- Scope Note
- Visible morphologic changes in cells infected with viruses. It includes shutdown of cellular RNA and protein synthesis, cell fusion, release of lysosomal enzymes, changes in cell membrane permeability, diffuse changes in intracellular structures, presence of viral inclusion bodies, and chromosomal aberrations. It excludes malignant transformation, which is CELL TRANSFORMATION, VIRAL. Viral cytopathogenic effects provide a valuable method for identifying and classifying the infecting viruses.
- Terms
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Cytopathogenic Effect, Viral
Preferred Term
Term UI
T010443
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1964)
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Viral Cytopathogenic Effect
Term UI
T010442
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
UNK (19XX)
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Cytopathic Effect, Viral
Term UI
T010444
Date12/08/1988
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
NLM (1990)