prophage

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04884
The latent state of a phage genome in a lysogenic bacterium.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 163 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)