Term Name:	viral genome integration into host DNA
Synonyms:	viral genome integration
Definition:	The insertion into a host genome of viral DNA, usually by the action of an integrase enzyme. Once integrated, the provirus persists in the host cell and serves as a template for the transcription of viral genes and replication of the viral genome, leading to the production of new viruses.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0044826]    QuickGO    AmiGO