Capsules: meaning, definitions and examples

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capsules

[ ˈkæpsjuːlz ]

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medication

Small containers made of gelatin or other substances containing a dose of medicine or a vitamin, typically for oral consumption.

Synonyms

gel caps, pills, tablets

Examples of usage

Take two capsules with water after meals.
She needs to refill her prescription for the capsules.
The doctor prescribed antibiotic capsules for the infection.
The capsules are easy to swallow.
I always carry a few capsules in my purse.

Translations

Translations of the word "capsules" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cápsulas

🇮🇳 कैप्सूल

🇩🇪 Kapseln

🇮🇩 kapsul

🇺🇦 капсули

🇵🇱 kapsułki

🇯🇵 カプセル

🇫🇷 capsules

🇪🇸 cápsulas

🇹🇷 kapsüller

🇰🇷 캡슐

🇸🇦 كبسولات

🇨🇿 kapsle

🇸🇰 kapsuly

🇨🇳 胶囊 (jiāonáng)

🇸🇮 kapsule

🇮🇸 hylki

🇰🇿 капсулалар

🇬🇪 კაფსულები

🇦🇿 kapsullar

🇲🇽 cápsulas

Word origin

The word 'capsule' originated from the Latin word 'capsula', meaning 'small box or chest'. It was first used in the 15th century to describe a small case or shell. Over time, the term evolved to refer to small containers for medication or supplements. Capsules have become a popular form of administering medicine due to their convenience and ease of consumption.