viên nhộng
Definition
- Noun:
- Capsule: A small, soluble container, usually made of gelatin, designed to hold a dose of medicine, supplement, or other substance for oral administration.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ kê đơn thuốc dạng viên nhộng. (The doctor prescribed medicine in capsule form.)
- Viên nhộng này chứa dầu cá. (This capsule contains fish oil.)
- Nuốt viên nhộng với một cốc nước đầy. (Swallow the capsule with a full glass of water.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to the pharmaceutical and supplement industries. It distinguishes the dosage form (a sealed capsule) from other forms like tablets (), soft gels (), or powders ().
Variants and Related Words
- Viên nang: This is a more general or alternative term for "capsule," often used interchangeably with .
- Gelcap: A specific type of capsule with a gelatin coating.
- Viên nén: Tablet, a compressed solid form of medication, distinct from a capsule.
Synonyms
- Capsule: The direct and most accurate equivalent.
- Pill (in general, non-technical usage): Often used colloquially to refer to any small solid dose of medicine, including capsules and tablets.
Notes
- The reference definition "(pharm.) gélule" confirms its primary use in a pharmaceutical context, corresponding to the English "gel capsule" or simply "capsule."
- It is a compound noun where "viên" indicates a small, round unit or pill, and "nhộng" specifically refers to the cocoon-like, encased structure.