Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Nearby Words

protein coat

 - 5 dictionary results
Martin + Osa®
New Arrivals in Women's Outerwear. Order by 6am ET 12/22 for 2nd Day!
www.MartinandOsa.com/Outerwear
Coats at Macy's
Coats On Sale Now! One Day Sale Save 25-50% Today.
Macys.com/Coats
Biologic Delivery Surface
Add proteins or biologics to the surface of medical implants
www.enbiomaterials.com
Martin + Osa®
New Arrivals in Women's Outerwear. Order by 6am ET 12/22 for 2nd Day!
www.MartinandOsa.com/Outerwear
Coats at Macy's
Coats On Sale Now! One Day Sale Save 25-50% Today.
Macys.com/Coats

cap⋅sid

1  [kap-sid]
–noun
the coiled or polyhedral structure, composed of proteins, that encloses the nucleic acid of a virus.
Also called protein coat.

Origin:
1960–65; < F capside, equiv. to L caps(a) case 2 + -ide -id 1
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To protein coat
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: cap·sid
Pronunciation: 'kap-s&d
Function: noun
: the protein shell of a virus particle that surrounds its nucleic acid —cap·sid·al /-s&d-&l/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Medical Dictionary

capsid cap·sid (kāp'sĭd)
n.
The protein shell that surrounds a virus particle.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Cite This Source
Science Dictionary
capsid   (kāp'sĭd)  Pronunciation Key 
The protein shell that surrounds a virus particle (known as a virion). See more at virus.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2002. Published by Houghton Mifflin. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see protein coat on Thesaurus | Reference
Biologic Delivery Surface
Add proteins or biologics to the surface of medical implants
www.enbiomaterials.com
Victoria's Secret Coats
Warm Up in the Season's Top Coats. $99 & Up at the Official Site.
www.VictoriasSecret.com
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way