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/tuymd"ri lees"/, adj. Pharm.sustained-release.Also, time-release.[1975-80]
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timed-release — timed re·lease or time release tīm(d) ri lēs adj consisting of or containing a drug that is released in small amounts over time (as by dissolution of a coating) usu. in the gastrointestinal tract <timed release capsules> compare SUSTAINED… … Medical dictionary
timed-release — ¦tīmd ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ adjective or time release ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ : consisting of or containing a drug that is released in small amounts over time (as by dissolution of a coating) usually in the gastrointestinal tract timed release capsules * * * /tuymd … Useful english dictionary
timed-release — or time release adjective Date: 1966 consisting of or containing a drug that is released in small amounts over time (as by dissolution of a coating) usually in the gastrointestinal tract < timed release capsules > … New Collegiate Dictionary
timed-release — adjective that releases its active ingredients gradually, so as to produce a sustained effect … Wiktionary
timed-re|lease — «TYMD rih LEES», adjective. = time release. (Cf. ↑time release) … Useful english dictionary
Controlled release — is a term referring to the presentation or delivery of compounds in response to stimuli or time. This can be for purposes in several areas including agriculture, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals and food science. Most commonly it… … Wikipedia
Sustained release — (SR), extended release (ER, XR, or XL), time release or timed release, controlled release (CR), or continuous release (CR or Contin) pills are tablets or capsules formulated to dissolve slowly and release a drug over time. The advantages of… … Wikipedia
Time release technology — Continuous release redirects here. For the software development practice, see Continuous integration. Time release technology, also known as sustained release (SR), sustained action (SA), extended release (ER, XR, or XL), time release or timed… … Wikipedia
sustained-release — sus·tained re·lease səs .tānd ri .lēs adj designed to slowly release a drug in the body over an extended period of time <sustained release capsules> <a sustained release drug delivery system> compare TIMED RELEASE … Medical dictionary
sustained-release — /seuh staynd ri lees /, adj. Chem., Pharm. (of a drug or fertilizer) capable of gradual release of an active agent over a period of time, allowing for a sustained effect; timed release; long acting; prolonged action; slow release. [1955 60] * * * … Universalium
