Term Name:	symbiont-mediated transformation of host cell
Synonyms:	host cell immortalization, host cell transformation, immortalization of host cell, immortalization of host cell by virus, transformation of host cell, transformation of host cell by virus, viral immortalization, viral transformation, viral transformation of host cell, virus-mediated transformation of host cell
Definition:	A symbiont-induced cellular transformation resulting in immortalized cells, or cells capable of indefinite replication. Usually mediated by viruses.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019087]    QuickGO    AmiGO