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Capsule

CAP
general
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;

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