cap·sid (k p s d)n. The protein shell that surrounds a virus particle. [From Latin capsa, box.] |
capsid1
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any heteropterous bug of the family Miridae (formerly Capsidae), most of which feed on plant tissues, causing damage to crops
[from New Latin Capsus (genus)]
capsid2
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the outer protein coat of a mature virus
[from French capside, from Latin capsa box]
| capsid (kpsd) The protein shell that surrounds a virus particle (known as a virion). See more at virus. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | capsid - a variety of leaf bug four-lined leaf bug, four-lined plant bug, Poecilocapsus lineatus - yellow or orange leaf bug with four black stripes down the back; widespread in central and eastern North America lygus bug - vector of viral plant diseases |
| 2. | capsid - the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus virion - (virology) a complete viral particle; nucleic acid and capsid (and a lipid envelope in some viruses) protein - any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes; "a diet high in protein" |
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