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capsular

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

adjective

  1. of, in, or like a capsule.


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Etymology

Origin of capsular

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


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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

The capsular ligament surrounding this joint is very large and admits of free and extensive movement of the articulation.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by John Victor Lacroix

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