Word: nucleocapsids
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nu
cle
o
cap
sids
Definition: Plural of nucleocapsid. The core structure of a virus, consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a coat of protein
Morphemes:
Affix: nucleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words pertaining to the cell nucleus or to nucleic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nucleus
Language: la
Decoded: nucleus
Meaning: kernel, core
Affix: capsid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The outer protein shell of a virus
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capside
Language: fr
Decoded: capside
PoS: Noun
Meaning: capsid
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).