timed-release \¦tīmd ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \adjective ortime-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 >