Definitions

1. verb

to cause a bacteriophage to integrate its genetic material into the DNA of the host organism, often resulting in a dormant or latent state.

“The study of bacteriophages led to a deeper understanding of how to lysogenize certain species of E. coli.”

2. noun

the process of lysogenizing a bacteriophage or other viral genome.

“The lysogenization of the phage genome resulted in a stable, long-term relationship with its host.”