What is another word for virion?
Pronunciation: [vˈɪɹi͡ən] (IPA) 
A virion is the infectious particle of a virus, which consists of a nucleic acid genome surrounded by a protein coat called a capsid. Some synonyms for the word "virion" include virus particle, viral particle, virus unit, viral unit, virus particle complex, and viral particle complex. These terms all refer to the same thing: the complete, infectious form of a virus that can replicate inside a host cell. The study of virions and their interactions with host cells is important for understanding viral pathogenesis, immunity, and how viruses can be controlled or treated.
