- capsule cap·sule n
- ['kæpsjuːl]
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cap|sule — «KAP suhl, syool», noun, adjective, verb, suled, sul|ing. –n. 1. a small case or covering. Medicine is often given in capsules made of gelatin. 2. a) = space capsule: (Cf. ↑space capsule) »The Air Force abandoned hope of recovering an… … Useful english dictionary
Capsule — Cap sule (k[a^]p s[=u]l), n. [L. capsula a little box or chest, fr. capsa chest, case, fr. capere to take, contain: cf. F. capsule.] 1. (Bot.) a dry fruit or pod which is made up of several parts or carpels, and opens to discharge the seeds, as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
mi|cro|cap|sule — «MY kroh KAP suhl, syool», noun. a very small or microscopic capsule of a chemical substance or drug: »Chang showed that his microcapsules of asparaginase broke down asparagine when suspended in an asparagine solution (New Scientist and Science… … Useful english dictionary
Capsule — has many meanings in medicine including the following: {{}}In medicine, a membranous structure that envelops an organ, a joint, tumor, or any other part of the body. It is usually made up of dense collagen containing connective tissue. In… … Medical dictionary
capsule — cap•sule [[t]ˈkæp səl, sul, syul[/t]] n. v. suled, sul•ing, adj. 1) pha a gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medicine 2) bio a) a membranous sac or integument of the body b) either of two strata of white matter in the cerebrum c) the sporangium… … From formal English to slang
capsule — cap|sule [ˈkæpsju:l US səl] n [Date: 1600 1700; : French; Origin: Latin capsula, from capsa; CASE1] 1.) a plastic container shaped like a very small tube with medicine inside that you swallow whole →↑tablet 2.) a small plastic container with a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
cap|let — «KAP liht», noun. a coated medicinal tablet shaped like a capsule: »The caplet is a solid form of Tylenol pain reliever, which research has proven is the form most preferred by consumers. Unlike tablets, it is specially shaped and coated for easy … Useful english dictionary
capsule — cap|sule [ kæpsəl, kæp,sjul ] noun count 1. ) a small round container filled with medicine that you swallow whole: Take two capsules three times a day. 2. ) the part of a space vehicle in which people travel 3. ) a small container in which seeds… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
capsule — cap·sule … English syllables
adrenal capsule — Capsule Cap sule (k[a^]p s[=u]l), n. [L. capsula a little box or chest, fr. capsa chest, case, fr. capere to take, contain: cf. F. capsule.] 1. (Bot.) a dry fruit or pod which is made up of several parts or carpels, and opens to discharge the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Atrabiliary capsule — Capsule Cap sule (k[a^]p s[=u]l), n. [L. capsula a little box or chest, fr. capsa chest, case, fr. capere to take, contain: cf. F. capsule.] 1. (Bot.) a dry fruit or pod which is made up of several parts or carpels, and opens to discharge the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
