uncoating

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Noun

[edit]

uncoating (uncountable)

  1. (virology) A process in which the viral capsid of a virus is removed, leading to the release of the viral genomic nucleic acid.

Verb

[edit]

uncoating

  1. present participle and gerund of uncoat