"multiparticulate" meaning in English

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          "text": "Most recently, much emphasis is being laid on the progression of multiparticulate dosage forms.",
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        "Consisting of many (different sized) particles (for slow, sustained release of medication)"
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        "(medicine) Consisting of many (different sized) particles (for slow, sustained release of medication)"
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