capsid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The outer protein shell of a virus.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæp.sɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-capsid.wav

Word forms

capsid capsids

Etymology

From French capside.

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