Decapsulate

//diːˈkæpsjəleɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove a capsule (especially from the kidney). transitive

Etymology

From de- + capsule + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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