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The fixation of a virus particle to a cell. This leads to the inclusion of the virus inside the cell.  

Sexually mature, as applied to a man.  

The sudden downward movement of a completely relaxed penis when the prepuce or glans is pulled upward.  

The balance in a viral infection between the number of viruses in the blood (the “viral load”) and the response by the immune system to initial infection. It may be one of the predictors of disease progression in illnesses such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.  

The inhibition of the multiplication of one type of virus by the presence of another virus in the same cell.  

A rare form of neuroendocrine tumor that causes watery diarrhea, hypokalemia, and achlorhydria as a result of the release of vasoactive intestinal peptide.  

The scientific name for a family of venomous snakes that includes the European viper, gaboon viper, puff adder, Russel viper, and saw-scaled viper.  

Any venomous snake of the family Viperidae.  

A solution of irradiated ergosterol in vegetable oil.