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Definition of Nucleocapsid

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Nucleocapsid: The genome + the protein coat of a virus. The nucleic acid (RNA or DNA) of the virus is its genome. The protein coat is its capsid. See also: Capsid.