Definition of Spansule

1. Proper noun. (medicine) (Proprietary name for) a capsule designed to release drugs at a steady rate over a period of hours; a sustained-release capsule. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spansule

1. a time-release capsule of a drug -- a trademark [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spansule

spannel
spannelling
spannels
spanner
spanner barb
spanner barbs
spannerless
spanners
spanning
spannings
spanokopita
spanokopitas
spanophilia
spans
spansule (current term)
spansules
spanwise
spanworm
spanworms
spar
spar buoy
sparable
sparables
sparada
sparadrap
sparagmos
sparapet
sparaxis
sparble

Literary usage of Spansule

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: State of the Science, Best Practicesby Peter S. Jensen, James R. Cooper by Peter S. Jensen, James R. Cooper (2002)
"Relative efficacy of long-acting stimulants on ADHD children: A comparison of standard methylphenidate, Ritalin-SR, Dexedrine spansule, and pemoline. ..."

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