capsid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkæp.sɪd/
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Etymology
From French capside.
Meanings
- The outer protein shell of a virus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| capsids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
procapsid · capsidal · encapsidation · multicapsid · supercapsid · nanocapsid · intracapsid · encapsidate · pericapsid · decapsidate · extracapsidular · capsomere · anticapsid · nucleocapsid · capsidless · noncapsid
Relateds
capsidation · capsidial · plasmid · capsidated
Translations (1)
bg капси́д (outer protein shell of a virus)