capsid

¹ American  

[kap-sid] / ˈkæp sɪd /

noun

Microbiology.

1. the coiled or polyhedral structure, composed of proteins, that encloses the nucleic acid of a virus.

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capsid ² American  

[kap-sid] / ˈkæp sɪd /

noun

1. plant bug.

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capsid ¹ British  

/ ˈkæpsɪd /

noun

1. any heteropterous bug of the family Miridae (formerly Capsidae ), most of which feed on plant tissues, causing damage to crops

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capsid ² British  

/ ˈkæpsɪd /

noun

1. the outer protein coat of a mature virus

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capsid Scientific  

/ kăp′sĭd /

1. The protein shell that surrounds a virus particle (known as a virion).

2. See more at virus

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Etymology

Origin of capsid¹

1960–65; < French capside, equivalent to Latin caps ( a ) case ² + -ide -id ¹

Origin of capsid²

< New Latin Capsidae, equivalent to Caps ( us ) a genus (said to have been formed on Greek kápsis a gulping down; káp ( tein ) to gulp down + -sis -sis ) + -idae -id ²

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Example Sentences

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capsid

Our language model also identified a novel viral capsid protein that is widespread in the global oceans.

From Salon ● May 17, 2024

"Naturally occurring AAVs just aren't going to get you anywhere. This engineered capsid opens up a world of possibilities."

From Science Daily ● May 16, 2024

Viruses keep their genetic material -- either DNA or RNA -- packaged in a hollow particle called a capsid.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024

They found that the DNA formed switchback loops as it was pushed into the capsid, an important finding as it is similar to how DNA is organized in eukaryotic cells.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024

They also found that the DNA organized itself into domains conforming to the topology of the capsid.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2024

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