encapsulev.
/ɛnˈkapsjuːl/ Physiology.
transitive. To enclose in a capsule; cf. capsule n. 2.
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the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > enclosing or enclosure > enclose [verb (transitive)] > enclose in a receptacle or surrounding mass > in a receptacle > in or as in a capsule
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1877 F. T. Roberts Handbk. Med. (ed. 3) I. 64 It may become encapsuled by some dense tissue.
1885 W. K. Parker Mammalian Descent (Hunt. Lect.) ii. 52 (note) The bones and cartilages that encapsule it.
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enˈcapsuled adj.
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