capsular
11capsular — capsule ► NOUN 1) a small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole. 2) a small case or container. 3) a space capsule. 4) Botany a dry fruit that releases its seeds by bursting open when ripe. DERIVATIVES capsular… …
12capsular — adjective 1. resembling a capsule the capsular ligament is a sac surrounding the articular cavity of a freely movable joint and attached to the bones • Pertains to noun: ↑capsule • Topics: ↑anatomy, ↑general anatomy 2. of or relating to a capsule …
13Capsular contracture — is an abnormal response of the immune system to foreign materials. It is most discussed in the context of complications from breast implants and artificial joint prosthetics.Capsules of tightly woven collagen fibers normally form as an immune… …
14Capsular ligament — Capsular Cap su*lar, Capsulary Cap su*la*ry, a. [Cf. F. capsulaire.] Of or pertaining to a capsule; having the nature of a capsule; hollow and fibrous. [1913 Webster] {Capsular ligament} (Anat.), a ligamentous bag or capsule surrounding many… …
15capsular contracture — n contracture involving a capsule or capsule shaped structure specif shrinking and tightening of the mass of scar tissue around a breast implant that occurs esp. with some silicone implants and may result in pain and in unnatural firmness and… …
16capsular ligament — n joint CAPSULE …
17capsular cataract — capsular thickening occurring in heat cataracts and oculocerebrorenal syndrome …
18Capsular-polysaccharide-transporting ATPase — In enzymology, a capsular polysaccharide transporting ATPase (EC number|3.6.3.38) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:ATP + H2O + capsular polysaccharidein ightleftharpoons ADP + phosphate + capsular polysaccharideoutThe 3… …
19capsular reaction — the reaction of the capsular substance of bacteria with a homologous antibody …
20capsular swelling — the development of a swollen appearance of capsulated pneumococci on exposure to type specific antibody, due to the binding of antibody with capsular polysaccharide; called also Neufeld reaction …
