Caplet

Cap·let

[kap-lit]
Pharmacology, Trademark.
an oval-shaped tablet that is coated to facilitate swallowing.
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caplet (ˈkæplɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a medicinal tablet, usually oval in shape, coated in a soluble substance
 
[C20: cap(sule) + (tab)let]

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caplet cap·let (kāp'lĭt)
n.
A smooth, coated, oval-shaped medicine tablet intended to be tamper-resistant.

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