Definition

Relating to or affecting many different types of tissues or organisms.

Example

Pantropic viruses can infect a wide range of host cells.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new virus they discovered?

Yeah, I heard it’s a pantropic one that affects different tissues.

That sounds really concerning; I hope they find a way to contain it.

Definitely! It’s scary how quickly these things can spread.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pantropic → It is formed from "pan-" (meaning all) and "tropikos" (from Greek, meaning turning or changing). The word "pantropic" refers to something that is found or occurring in all tropical regions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'all' ('pan-') and 'turning' or 'changing' ('tropikos') to remember that 'pantropic' describes something that exists in all tropical areas.

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