nucleocapsid en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *knuks Latin nux Latin nucleuslbor. English nucleus English nucleo- English capsid English nucleocapsid From nucleo- + capsid.
Meanings
- The core structure of a virus, consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a coat of protein
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| nucleocapsids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
it nucleocapside (Translations) · el νουκλεοκαψίδιο (Translations)