capsula

capsula definition - medical

cap·su·la (kăpˈsə-lə)

noun pl. cap·su·lae (-lēˌ)
  1. A membranous structure, usually dense collagenous connective tissue, that envelops an organ, joint, or other part.
  2. An anatomical structure resembling a capsule or envelope.

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