capsomer

noun

cap·​so·​mer ˈkap-sə-mər How to pronounce capsomer (audio)
variants or capsomere
: one of the subunits making up a viral capsid

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“Capsomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/capsomer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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