Extracapsular

usgb/ˌɛkstrəˈkæpsjələr/
Adjective

Referring to structures or events occurring outside of a capsule.

The surgeon performed an extracapsular extraction of the cataract.
Visual representation of "extracapsular" - Referring to structures or events occurring outside of a capsule.

Often appears as...

  • extracapsular extraction
  • extracapsular techniques

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Formal

extracapsular approach, extracapsular extraction, extracapsular damage

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Formal

Used primarily in medical contexts

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The doctor explained the extracapsular procedure.
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Neutral

Implying openness or externality

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In extracapsular locations, tissues remain unencased.
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