decapsulate

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ capsule +‎ -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈkæpsjəleɪt/

Verb

decapsulate (third-person singular simple present decapsulates, present participle decapsulating, simple past and past participle decapsulated)

1. (surgery, transitive) To remove a capsule (especially from the kidney).

Anagrams

• decapulates