What does capsule mean?
A small, soluble gelatin container containing a dose of medicine to be swallowed.
Example: "The doctor prescribed a daily antibiotic capsule to treat the infection."
Can I open the capsule and mix the powder with water?
It is not recommended unless specified by your doctor, as some capsules are designed to release medicine slowly in your stomach.
What does capsule mean in Urdu?
capsule meaning in Urdu is کیپسول (capsule) — The English word 'capsule' is the standard medical term used in Urdu.
What does capsule mean in Arabic?
capsule meaning in Arabic is كبسولة — Pronounced 'kabsoolah', used across Arabic pharmacies for gel-coated pills.
What does capsule mean in Persian?
capsule meaning in Persian is کپسول — Used in daily Persian to refer to medicine capsules or gas cylinders.
What does capsule mean in Hindi?
capsule meaning in Hindi is कैप्सूल — Commonly spoken in clinical and household contexts throughout India.
What does capsule mean in Turkish?
capsule meaning in Turkish is kapsül — Standard Turkish medical term for gelatin-encased pill medications.
What does capsule mean in Bangla?
capsule meaning in Bangla is ক্যাপসুল — Standard term used in prescriptions and pharmacies across Bengal.
What does capsule mean in Nepali?
capsule meaning in Nepali is क्याप्सुल — Phonetically borrowed from English and used in all pharmacy transactions.
What is a synonym for capsule?
Common synonyms for capsule include pill, tablet and caplet.
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Quick meaning table
Use this table to compare the main translation of capsuleacross Rehbaro's dictionary languages.
| Language | Meaning | Pronunciation note |
|---|---|---|
| Urdu | کیپسول | capsule |
| Arabic | كبسولة | Read in the native script shown. |
| Persian | کپسول | Read in the native script shown. |
| Hindi | कैप्सूल | Read in the native script shown. |
| Turkish | kapsül | Read in the native script shown. |
| Bangla | ক্যাপসুল | Read in the native script shown. |
| Nepali | क्याप्सुल | Read in the native script shown. |
Where you may see this word
Use this word at clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, insurance desks and medical checkups.
Common mistake to avoid
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