sustained-release


sus·tained–re·lease

adj \sə-ˈstānd-ri-ˈlēs\

Definition of SUSTAINED-RELEASE

: designed to release a drug in the body slowly over an extended period of time <sustained–release capsules>

First Known Use of SUSTAINED-RELEASE

1956

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