Definition of nucleocapsid
: the nucleic acid and surrounding protein coat in a virus
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First Known Use of nucleocapsid
1962
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nucleocapsid
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nu·cleo·cap·sid
\ˌn(y)ü-klē-ō-ˈkap-səd\
Medical Definition of nucleocapsid
: the nucleic acid and surrounding protein coat of a virus
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