We found 3 definitions of capsids from 2 different sources.
NounPlural: capsids |
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capsid - the outer covering of protein surrounding the nucleic acid of a virus | ||
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" | ||
capsid - a variety of leaf bug | ||
mirid bug, mirid | ||
leaf bug, plant bug small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices | ||
capsidae, family capsidae, family miridae, miridae leaf bugs | ||
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 |