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ly·so·gen·ic

 (lī′sə-jĕn′ĭk)
adj.
1. Capable of causing or undergoing lysis.
2. Of or relating to lysogeny.
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ly•so•gen•ic

(ˌlaɪ səˈdʒɛn ɪk)

adj.
1. harboring a temperate virus.
2. temperate (def. 5).
[1895–1900]
ly•sog′e•ny (-ˈsɒdʒ ə ni) n.
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Adj.1.lysogenic - of or relating to lysogeny
2.lysogenic - capable of producing or undergoing lysis
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lysogène
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