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capsule

5 entries found.

Main Entry:
1cap·sule 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈkap-səl, -(ˌ)sül also -ˌsyül\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
French, from Latin capsula, diminutive of capsa box — more at case
Date:
circa 1693
1 a: a membrane or sac enclosing a body part (as a knee joint or kidney) b: either of two layers of white matter in the cerebrum2: a closed receptacle containing spores or seeds: as a: a dry dehiscent usually many-seeded fruit composed of two or more carpels b: the spore case of a moss 3: a shell usually of gelatin for packaging something (as a drug or vitamins) ; also : a usually medicinal or nutritional preparation for oral use consisting of the shell and its contents4: an often polysaccharide envelope surrounding a microorganism5: an extremely brief condensation : outline, survey6 a: a compact often sealed and detachable container or compartment b: a small pressurized compartment or vehicle (as for space flight)


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