NCIt definition : A solid contained within either a hard or soft soluble shell, usually prepared from
gelatin.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A solid pharmaceutical dosage form that contains medicinal agent within either
a hard or soft soluble container or shell, usually used for the oral administration
of medicine. The shells are made of a suitable form of gelatin or other substance.
(NCI); NCI-GLOSS: A form for medicine that is taken by mouth. It usually has a shell made
of gelatin with the medicine inside.;