avianize


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avianize

(ˈeɪvɪəˌnaɪz) or

avianise

vb (tr)
to modify microorganisms by repeated culturing in chicken embryos
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Verb1.avianize - to modify microorganisms by repeated culture in the developing chick embryoavianize - to modify microorganisms by repeated culture in the developing chick embryo
avianise
vary, alter, change - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"
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