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capsular

[ kap-suh-ler, -syoo- ]

adjective

  1. of, in, or like a capsule.


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Other Words From

  • multi·capsu·lar adjective
  • sub·capsu·lar adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of capsular1

From the New Latin word capsulāris, dating back to 1670–80. See capsule, -ar 1

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Example Sentences

If the timing is right for a capsular release, the procedure can be highly effective, experts said.

What’s more, even though a frozen shoulder operation — also known as a capsular release — is arthroscopic and minimally invasive, “surgery is traumatic,” she said, and can amplify inflammation and stiffness if the joint is actively inflamed.

This capsular membrane is the first appearance of the membrana granulosa.

The ligaments are femerotibial, femeropatellar and capsular.

Capsulotomy is the division of the opaque capsular membrane left after a cataract has been removed.

(ii) In dense capsular membranes following removal of a lens by discission in which a cutting needle cannot make a hole.

Rhododendron tribe, characterized by capsular fruit, seed with a loose coat, deciduous petals and anthers without appendages.

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