What is another word for lysogenic?
Pronunciation: [lˌa͡ɪsə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪk] (IPA) 
Lysogenic is a term that is used to describe a type of viral lifecycle in which the virus integrates its genetic material into the host cell's DNA and remains dormant until triggered by external factors. Synonyms for lysogenic may include "incorporation," "integration," or "latent." These terms all describe the same process of the virus incorporating its genetic material into the host cell and remaining inactive until conditions are right for the virus to become active and replicate. Other related terms may include "provirus," "prophage," or "latent virus." These terms are all used to describe viruses that are in a dormant state but can become active at a later time.
