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nucleocapsid

noun
nu·​cle·​o·​cap·​sid | \ ˌnü-klē-ō-ˈkap-səd How to pronounce nucleocapsid (audio) , ˌnyü-\

Definition of nucleocapsid

: the nucleic acid and surrounding protein coat in a virus

Examples of nucleocapsid in a Sentence

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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

First Known Use of nucleocapsid

1962, in the meaning defined above

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nucleocapsid

noun
nu·​cleo·​cap·​sid | \ ˌn(y)ü-klē-ō-ˈkap-səd How to pronounce nucleocapsid (audio) \

Medical Definition of nucleocapsid

: the nucleic acid and surrounding protein coat of a virus

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