adjective
- located beneath or under a capsule, especially in anatomy
Usage: medical; anatomical
Examples
- The subcapsular cataract affected the patient’s vision.
- Subcapsular hemorrhage was detected during the examination.
- The surgeon noted subcapsular scarring on the kidney.
- Subcapsular lesions are often difficult to diagnose.
- The MRI showed subcapsular fluid accumulation.
- Subcapsular space inflammation required immediate treatment.