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fibrous capsule

A capsule of fibrous cells or tissue, as that surrounding the kidney and thyroid.

fibrous capsule,

1 the external layer of an articular capsule. It surrounds the articulation of two adjoining bones.

2 the external, tough membranous envelope surrounding some visceral organs, such as the liver. Compare synovial membrane.

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