Phenomena and Processes

Viral Genes

The functional hereditary units of VIRUSES.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The functional hereditary units of VIRUSES.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Genes, Viral
  • Gene, Viral
  • Viral Gene

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate IM with specific virus /genet (IM)

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78

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Previous Indexing

  • DNA, Viral (1966-1977)
  • RNA, Viral (1966-1977)

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  1. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.364.875
  2. G05.360w.340w.358.024.875
  3. G05.360w.340w.358.840.500

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QW 160.5

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Viral Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005814. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005814
  2. Viral Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71237937