capsule

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Synonyms: capsula, capsuli, capsul, capsul-, capsulo

Antonyms: capsula, capsuli, capsul, capsul-, capsulo

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physiology}} A [[membranous]] envelope.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} A type of simple, [[dehiscent]], dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as [[poppy]], [[lily]], [[orchid]], [[willow]] and [[cotton]].
3. {{lb|en|botany}} A [[sporangium]], especially in [[bryophyte]]s.
4. {{lb|en|anatomy}} A tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the [[kidney]] or [[liver]].
5. {{lb|en|anatomy}} A [[membrane]] that surrounds the [[eyeball]].
6. {{lb|en|space flight}} A detachable part of a [[rocket]] or [[spacecraft]] (usually in the [[nose]]) containing the crew's living space.
7. {{lb|en|pharmacy}} A small [[container]] containing a dose of [[medicine]].
8. {{lb|en|attributively|figuratively}} In a [[brief]], [[condensed]] or [[compact]] form.
9. {{lb|en|winemaking}} The covering — formerly [[lead]] or [[tin]], now often plastic — over the [[cork]] at the top of the wine bottle.
10. {{lb|en|chemistry|dated}} A small [[clay]] [[saucer]] for roasting or melting samples of [[ore]]s, etc.; a [[scorifier]].
11. A small, shallow evaporating dish, usually of [[porcelain]].
12. A small cup or shell, often of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To form (medicine, etc.) into capsules.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[encapsulate]] or [[summarize]].

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