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

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2022

Hendricks is recovering from a capsular tear in his shoulder.

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

Cysts of joints constitute an ill-defined group which includes ganglia formed in relation to the capsular ligament.

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