| bacterial capsules | An envelope of loose gel surrounding a bacterial cell which is associated with the virulence of pathogenic bacteria. Some capsules have a well-defined border, whereas others form a slime layer that trails off into the medium. most capsules consist of relatively simple polysaccharides but there are some bacteria whose capsules are made of polypeptides. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| brood capsules | Small hollow projections from the lining membrane of a hydatid cyst from which the scoleces arise. (05 Mar 2000) |
| capsules | Hard or soft, soluble containers of a suitable substance, for enclosing a dose of medicine, usually for oral administration. (12 Dec 1998) |
| dextroamphetamine | <drug> This prescription stimulant drug is used to treat narcolepsy, epilepsy, Parkinson's syndrome, and hyperactivity in children. As with all other amphetamines, this drug can be easily abused and may cause a wide range of nervous and cardiovascular side effects. (09 Oct 1997) |
| dextroamphetamine phosphate | Monobasic d-alpha-methylphenethylamine phosphate;same actions and uses as dextroamphetamine sulfate. Synonym: d-amphetamine phosphate. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dextroamphetamine sulfate | (+)-alpha-methylphenethylamine sulfate;similar in action to racaemic amphetamine sulfate, but is more stimulating to the central nervous system; sympathomimetic and appetite depressant. Synonym: d-amphetamine sulfate, dexamphetamine. (05 Mar 2000) |