| 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) |
| propoxyphene | <chemical> A narcotic analgesic structurally related to methadone. Only the dextro-isomer has an analgesic effect; the levo-isomer appears to exert an antitussive effect. Pharmacological action: analgesics, opioid, antitussive agents, narcotics. Chemical name: Benzeneethanol, alpha-(2-(dimethylamino)-1-methylethyl)-alpha-phenyl-, propanoate (ester), (S-(R*,S*))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| propoxyphene hydrochloride | (+)-alpha-4-(dimethylamino)-3-methyl-1,2-diphenyl-2-butanol propionate hydrochloride;a nonantipyretic, orally effective weak narcotic analgesic structurally related to methadone and used for the relief of mild to moderate pain; it is less effective than codeine. Synonym: dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride. (05 Mar 2000) |
| propoxyphene napsylate | Mono-2-naphthalenesulfonate monohydrate salt of propoxyphene;a weak narcotic analgesic. Synonym: dextropropoxyphene napsylate. (05 Mar 2000) |