capsule
/ˈkæpsjuːl/noun
A small container containing a dose of medicine.
Example sentence
- “This toy was in a capsule.”
Related words
pillA small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.tabletA pill; a small, easily swallowed portion of a substance in solid form.vaccineThe process of vaccination; immunization, inoculation.dosageThe administration of a medication etc, in a measured amount; dosing.antisepticCapable of preventing microbial infection.painkillerA drug that numbs the pain in the body.