Capsule
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| Capsule | |
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| Term | Capsule |
| Short definition | capsule - (pronounced) (KAP-sul) In medicine, a sack of tissue and blood vessels that surrounds an organ, joint, or tumor. A capsule is also a form used for medicines that are taken orally. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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capsule - (pronounced) (KAP-sul) In medicine, a sack of tissue and blood vessels that surrounds an organ, joint, or tumor. A capsule is also a form used for medicines that are taken orally. It usually has a gelatin shell with the drug inside
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