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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

The capsular ligament is a large, loose membrane which encloses the articular portion of the humerus with the radius and ulna and also the radioulnar articulation.

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