What is another word for lysogenicity?
Pronunciation: [lˌa͡ɪsə͡ʊd͡ʒˌɛnˈɪsɪti] (IPA) 
Lysogenicity refers to the ability of a virus to integrate its genetic material into a host cell's DNA, thereby establishing a long-term relationship with the host. Synonyms for the term include lysogenism, lysogeny, and lysogenic state, which all describe the latent phase of viral infections. The term lysogenicity is mainly applied in virology and is often used to distinguish viruses that undergo a lysogenic life cycle from those that undergo a lytic cycle characterized by immediate host-cell lysis and viral release. As such, it is an important concept in understanding viral-host interactions and the potential of viruses to cause disease.
