Capsulation

/ˌkæpʃəˈleɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process of enclosing something in a capsule or the formation of a capsule-like covering around a structure.

Etymology

From capsulate with the suffix -ion indicating a process or result. Used in medical, pharmaceutical, and biological contexts.

Kelly Says

Capsulation is what your body does when it encounters a foreign object—it forms a protective scar tissue capsule around it, which is why surgeons worry about capsulation around prosthetics and implants!

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