xenotropic
/ˌzɛnəˈtrɑpɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a virus or other microorganism that can grow in the cells of a different species from its usual host.
- Researchers studied the xenotropic properties of the retrovirus to understand cross-species transmission.
- The xenotropic virus was able to infect human cells in the lab.
- Some xenotropic agents pose a risk when animal tissues are used in medical treatments.