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pseudocapsule

pseudocapsule noun: a structure, similar to a capsule, that surrounds some carcinomas.

Noun

pseudocapsule (plural pseudocapsules)

  1. A structure, similar to a capsule, that surrounds some carcinomas
    • Understanding of pseudocapsule development may reveal new therapeutic targets.2015 July 6, Darlene K. Taylor et al., “Recent scientific advances in leiomyoma (uterine fibroids) research facilitates better understanding and management”, in F1000Research, volume 4, →DOI

Forms of pseudocapsule

pluralpseudocapsules

Origin of pseudocapsule

From pseudo- + capsule.

Questions about pseudocapsule

What does pseudocapsule mean?
Pseudocapsule means a structure, similar to a capsule, that surrounds some carcinomas.
What part of speech is pseudocapsule?
Pseudocapsule is a noun.
What is the plural of pseudocapsule?
The plural of pseudocapsule is pseudocapsules.

Words near pseudocapsule in the dictionary

  1. pseudocapacitor
  2. pseudocapacitors
  3. pseudocapacity
  4. pseudocapillaries
  5. pseudocapillary
  6. pseudocapsule
  7. pseudocapsules
  8. pseudocarapace
  9. pseudocarapaces
  10. pseudocarchariid
  11. pseudocarchariids

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