Noun: capsid kap-sid
- The outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus
"The capsid protects the viral genetic material"
- A variety of leaf bug
"The farmer noticed capsid bugs on his cotton crop";
- mirid bug, mirid
Derived forms: capsids
Type of: leaf bug, plant bug, protein
Part of: Capsidae, family Capsidae, family Miridae, Miridae, virion
Encyclopedia: Capsid