Microcapsule
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A very small capsule designed to release its contents when broken (typically, after being swallowed).
"Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads."
Synonyms
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More examples"Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads."
Etymology
From micro- + capsule.