nucleocapsid

noun

nu·cle·o·cap·sid | \ ˌnü-klē-ō-ˈkap-səd

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Definition of nucleocapsid

: the nucleic acid and surrounding protein coat in a virus

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At the center of each virus is its genetic fingerprint (the ribonucleic acid, pink), surrounded by a protective protein shell (the nucleocapsid, yellow). — Doug Criss, CNN, "5 things for March 28: North Korea & China, Sacramento, water park death, new organ," 28 Mar. 2018

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nucleocapsid

noun

nu·cleo·cap·sid | \ ˌn(y)ü-klē-ō-ˈkap-səd

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Medical Definition of nucleocapsid

: the nucleic acid and surrounding protein coat of a virus

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