capsid

A noun referring to the protein shell that encloses the genetic material of a virus.

• 🇨🇳名词，指包裹病毒遗传物质（DNA或RNA）的蛋白质外壳。

1. Virus protein shell C1 formal scientific

   The protein shell that encloses and protects the genetic material of a virus particle.

   • The capsid is essential for the virus to infect host cells.
   • Scientists are studying how the capsid assembles around the viral genome.
   • Mutations in the capsid can affect the virus's ability to evade the immune system.

   🇨🇳衣壳

2. Type of leaf bug C2 formal scientific

   A type of insect belonging to the family Miridae, often found on plants and leaves.

   • The capsid bug is commonly found on fruit trees.
   • Farmers monitor capsid populations to protect their crops.
   • This particular capsid species feeds on plant sap.

   🇨🇳盲蝽

• capsids plural form
• capsids' possessive plural form
• capsid's possessive singular form