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Capsule
CAPgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
A gelatin shell containing medication in powder or liquid form.
Standard Abbreviation
CAP
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
cap VARCHAR(100), -- Capsule
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
cap as capsule
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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