Capsidal

/kæpˈsɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling a capsid, especially the protein shell of a virus.

Etymology

Capsid + '-al' suffix (indicating relation or quality); descriptive term used in virology.

Kelly Says

When virologists describe something as 'capsidal,' they're describing something that has the structure or properties of a viral protein shell—it's how scientists talk about molecular geometry!

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