Capsid

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  • noun. The protein coat that constitutes the shell of a virus particle.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. One of the Capsidæ.
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  • noun. The outer protein shell of a virus.
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  • noun. the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
  • noun. a variety of leaf bug
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    protein  
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