intracapsular
- adjective
- /ˌɪntrəˈkæpsjələr/
- Specialized
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intracapsular
- In each series, the pain and bleeding associated with the intracapsular procedure were less than those associated with extracapsular techniques.
- intracapsular tonsillectomy
- intracapsular procedure
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The authors concluded that intracapsular tonsillectomy with the microdebrider was beneficial in this patient population.
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Another significant disadvantage of intracapsular tonsillectomy is that it may take longer to perform than total tonsillectomy.
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The procedure is similar to that used for intracapsular tonsillectomy.
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Several authors have described their experiences with intracapsular tonsillectomy.
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The microdebrider can be used to perform intracapsular tonsillectomy only.
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In most cases, the device's adenoidectomy-style blades are used to perform intracapsular tonsillectomy.
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Plasma excision can be used to perform both total and intracapsular tonsillectomy.
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Most of the other panel members preferred total tonsillectomy; they reserve intracapsular tonsillectomy for selected cases.
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The surgeon explained the benefits of intracapsular procedures for removing tonsils.
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For patients with specific conditions, intracapsular surgeries can minimize recovery time.
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
An eye operation that removes the whole lens and its thin outer layer
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Etymology
Intracapsular breaks into intra- meaning 'within' and capsule meaning 'a small case or box', like the capsule that surrounds a joint or the lens of the eye. So, intracapsular simply means 'inside the capsule', which is why doctors use it for injuries or operations that happen inside those body capsules.
