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spansule

Pronunciation: /ˈspansjuːl/
Definition of spansule

noun

trademark
  • a capsule which when swallowed releases one or more medicinal drugs over a set period.

Origin:

1950s: blend of the noun span1 and capsule

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Definition of spansule in the US English dictionary
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