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Preferred Label : Hepatitis D Virus;

NCIt synonyms : Delta Agent; HDV;

NCIt related terms : hepatitis delta virus;

NCIt definition : A small circular enveloped RNA virus having a negative sense, single-stranded, closed circular RNA genome. It is considered to be a subviral satellite because it requires the assistance of viral particles from hepatitis B virus to replicate and infect other hepatocytes.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of hepatitis virus that may be present in the body at the same time as the hepatitis B virus. It makes the hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) caused by hepatitis B much worse. The hepatitis D virus and the hepatitis B virus are spread to others through blood or sexual contact. Infants born to infected mothers may also become infected with the virus.; CDISC: Any viral organism that can be assigned to the species Hepatitis D virus.;

Taxon ID : 12475;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000600477; CDR0000600475;

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Keyword's position in hierarchy(ies) : arborescence

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