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PRION

By N., Sam M.S.

A mutation in a normal cell protein that takes on the characteristics of an infectious agent in neurological diseases.

PRION: "The prion was thought to be the cause of mad cow disease."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "PRION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/prion/ (accessed June 1, 2023).
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Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
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