adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, pertaining to, or resembling a capsule. not-comparable

   "Four muscles are destined to move the os humeri, and to strengthen the capsular ligament."

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to a capsule wordnet
2. 2
   resembling a capsule wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

capsulatecapsulatemarsupialvesicular

Example

More examples

"Four muscles are destined to move the os humeri, and to strengthen the capsular ligament."

Etymology

From capsule + -ar.

Related phrases

capsular antigencapsular cataractcapsular contracturecapsular ligamentcapsular polysaccharidecapsular spacenucleo-capsular

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