capsular

[ kap-suh-ler, -syoo- ]

adjective

1. of, in, or like a capsule.

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of capsular¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Post

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

From Project Gutenberg

The ligaments are femerotibial, femeropatellar and capsular.

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

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

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

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