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viral

Of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses.

viral vector

Tool based on a virus which is used to deliver genetic material into a living organism (in vivo) or in cell culture (in vitro). (Source: Wikipedia)

virion

The complete, infective form of a virus outside a host cell, with a core containing its genome and usually a capsid.