symbiont-mediated disruption of host anatomical structure

Term ID

GO:0052111

Synonyms

• cytopathogenic effect
• disruption by symbiont of host anatomical structure
• modification by symbiont of host anatomical structure
• modification by symbiont of host structure

Definition

The process in which an organism effects a change that impairs the structure or function of an anatomical structure of the host organism. The host is defined as the larger of the organisms involved in a symbiotic interaction.

References

Ontology

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