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* [[Capsule (microbiology)]], a layer that lies outside the cell wall of bacteria. | * [[Capsule (microbiology)]], a layer that lies outside the cell wall of bacteria. | ||
* [[Capsule (pharmacy)]], a small gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medication. | * [[Capsule (pharmacy)]], a small gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medication. | ||
* Another name for the | * Another name for the sporangium of mosses and hornworts. | ||
* [[Capsular contracture]], the scar tissue naturally forming around breast implants. | * [[Capsular contracture]], the scar tissue naturally forming around breast implants. | ||
{{disambig}} | {{disambig}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:39, 9 February 2009
The word capsule, or encapsulation, may refer to:
- Capsule (anatomy), a cover or envelope partly or wholly surrounding a structure.
- Capsule (microbiology), a layer that lies outside the cell wall of bacteria.
- Capsule (pharmacy), a small gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medication.
- Another name for the sporangium of mosses and hornworts.
- Capsular contracture, the scar tissue naturally forming around breast implants.