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capsular

American  
[kap-suh-ler, -syoo-] / ˈkæp sə lər, -syʊ- /

adjective

  1. of, in, or like a capsule.


Other Word Forms

  • multicapsular adjective
  • subcapsular adjective

Etymology

Origin of capsular

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

Example Sentences

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Hendricks is recovering from a capsular tear in his shoulder.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2022

But another MRI after the start against the Brewers showed a capsular tear.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021

Walker wasn’t certain what caused the capsular strain a year ago, but the shoulder is now pain-free.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2020

In Charcot's disease, bodies composed of bone are formed in relation to the capsular and other ligaments, and may be made to grate upon one another.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis