capsule
1. cap.sule \'kap-s*l, -(.)su:l\ n [F, fr. L capsula, dim. of capsa box -
more at CASE] 1a: a membrane or sac enclosing a body part 1b: either of
two layers of white matter in the cerebrum 2: a closed receptacle
containing spores or seeds : as 2a: a dry dehiscent usu. many-seeded fruit
composed of two or more carpels 2b: the spore sac of a moss 3: a gelatin
shell enclosing medicine 4: an often polysaccharide envelope surrounding a
microorganism 5: an extremely brief condensation 6: a compact usu.
detachable receptacle 7: a small pressurized compartment for an aviator or
astronaut for flight o r emergency escape
2. capsule aj 1: extremely brief 2: small and very compact