Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
capsula
noun
/ˈkæp.sə.lə/
Definition
A small container or vessel, often cylindrical in shape, used to hold substances.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a capsule for the patient to take daily.
- The vitamin comes in the form of a gelatin capsule.
- In botany, the seed capsule opens to release seeds when mature.
Meaning
In the context of medicine, a capsule can refer to a small, soluble container that encases medication. Broadly, it can also refer to any small case or enclosure.
Synonyms
- container
- vial
- case