MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of capsule

Meaning of capsule: In medicine, a sac of tissue and blood vessels that surrounds an organ, joint, or tumor.

In medicine, a sac of tissue and blood vessels that surrounds an organ, joint, or tumor. A capsule is also a form for medicine that is taken by mouth. It usually has a shell made of gelatin with the medicine inside.

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