Uncoating
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uncoating is a noun meaning (virology) A process in which the viral capsid of a virus is removed, leading to the release of the viral genomic nucleic acid.
Meaning
(virology) A process in which the viral capsid of a virus is removed, leading to the release of the viral genomic nucleic acid.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of uncoat
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include naked, exposed, decapping, incapsidation, procapsid, nucleocapsid.
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