subcapsular

adjective
sub·​cap·​su·​lar | \ ˌsəb-ˈkap-sə-lər How to pronounce subcapsular (audio) \

Definition of subcapsular

: situated or occurring beneath or within a capsule subcapsular cataracts

Examples of subcapsular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Canadian researchers reported a 50 percent increased risk of posterior subcapsular cataracts among statin users (Optometry and Vision Science, August 2012). Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, "Homemade ‘ginger ale’ calms upset stomach," 27 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of subcapsular

1846, in the meaning defined above

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subcapsular

adjective
sub·​cap·​su·​lar | \ ˌsəb-ˈkap-sə-lər How to pronounce subcapsular (audio) \

Medical Definition of subcapsular

: situated or occurring beneath or within a capsule subcapsular cataracts