viropexis


vi·ro·pex·is

(vī'rō-pek'sis), Binding of virus to a cell and subsequent absorption (engulfment) of virus particles by that cell. [viro- + G. pēxis, fixation]

viropexis

(vī″rō-pĕk′sĭs) [″ + Gr. pexis, fixation] The fixation of a virus particle to a cell. This leads to the inclusion of the virus inside the cell.