multicapsular (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Noun (masculine)

Phonetic transcription

/mul.ti.kap.suˈlar/

Translation options

• Multicapsular
• Multicapsulated

Meaning

Word: Multicapsular refers to something that has multiple capsules or compartments. This word is used in the medical field to describe structures or organisms that have several capsules surrounding them. It is used to denote a complex structure composed of multiple capsules. It is a technical term primarily used in written medical contexts.

Examples

1. El quiste era multicapsular, lo que complicaba la cirugía.
   The cyst was multicapsular, which complicated the surgery.
2. El tumor multicapsulado fue difícil de extirpar en su totalidad.
   The multicapsulated tumor was difficult to completely remove.

Idiomatic Expressions

In the medical field, the term "multicapsular" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

The term "multicapsular" is derived from the prefix "multi-" meaning "many" and the word "capsular," which comes from the Latin "capsula" meaning "small box" or "capsule."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Multicapsulated - Multisacculated

Antonym: - Monocapsular