Viruses Word Search — Hard
Play a free online Viruses word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.
Words to find
- GENE
- NODE
- CYCLE
- HERPES
- SPLEEN
- PRODUCE
- RESPOND
- VACCINE
Plus 4 hidden bonus words.
Viruses word list, defined
- GENE /ˈdʒiːn/ · noun
- A unit of heredity; a segment of DNA that is passed on from one generation to the next and is responsible for a particular characteristic or trait. A gene is a basic unit of heredity that is passed from one generation to the next. Related: heredity, trait, characteristic, allele.
- NODE /nɒd/ · noun, verb
- A point or position in a network or hierarchy. A node can also be a point where something begins or is attached. Related: point, junction, intersection, hub.
- CYCLE /ˈsaɪkəl/ · noun, verb
- A cycle is a series of events that repeats regularly in the same order; as a verb, it means to ride a bicycle or to move through such a recurring sequence. Related: round, rotation, sequence, pattern.
- HERPES /hɜːrˈpiːz/ · noun
- A viral infection causing small, painful blisters on the skin or mucous membranes, typically around the mouth or genitals. Herpes can be caused by either the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Related: cold sore, fever blister, herpetic lesion.
- SPLEEN /ˈspliːn/ · noun
- An organ in the abdominal cavity that filters the blood and stores red blood cells. It is also used figuratively to refer to a person's emotions or feelings, especially those related to anger or resentment. Related: liver, kidney, gallbladder, pancreas.
- PRODUCE /prəˈduːs/ · noun, verb
- The products of the earth, especially crops and fruits and vegetables. To bring or cause to come into existence or to make something happen. Related: products, yield, harvest, crop.
- RESPOND /rɪˈspɒnd/ · verb
- To answer or react to a question, statement, or situation. To provide a response, often in writing or speech. Related: answer, react, reply, respond to.
- VACCINE /ˈvæksɪn/ · noun
- A preparation of killed or attenuated microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, administered to produce or increase immunity to a disease. A vaccine is a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious disease. Related: immunization, inoculation, serum, antiserum.
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