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capsid

/kæpsɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does capsid mean?

noun

The protein shell of a virus, enclosing the genetic material. A capsid is composed of multiple copies of one or more proteins.

Example

"The researchers studied the structure of the virus's capsid to understand its role in infection."

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