(biology) Any protein-based tether that causes retention of virions on infected cell surfaces.

present participle of tether

The act or means by which something is tethered. / (Internet) The connection of a personal computer to a mobile phone so as to obtain wireless Internet access from the computer.

plural of tetherin

(Cumbria) three in Celtic sheep counting

(Cumbria) thirteen in Cumbrian sheep counting

(Cumbria) eighteen in Cumbrian sheep counting

plural of tether

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of tether

(obsolete) tunicate