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Capsid Definition & Meaning

capsid
noun
  1. a variety of leaf bug
  2. the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus

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Frequently asked questions

What does capsid mean?
a variety of leaf bug the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
What part of speech is capsid?
Capsid is a noun.
How many definitions does capsid have?
Capsid has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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