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interstitial

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in·ter·sti·tial  (ntr-stshl)
adj.
1. Relating to, occurring in, or affecting interstices.
2. Anatomy Relating to or situated in the small, narrow spaces between tissues or parts of an organ: interstitial cells; interstitial fluid.

inter·stitial·ly adv.

interstitial [ˌɪntəˈstɪʃəl]
adj
1. of or relating to an interstice or interstices
2. (Chemistry) Physics forming or occurring in an interstice an interstitial atom
3. (Chemistry) Chem containing interstitial atoms or ions an interstitial compound
4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Anatomy Zoology occurring in the spaces between organs, tissues, etc. interstitial cells
n
(Chemistry) Chem an atom or ion situated in the interstices of a crystal lattice
interstitially  adv
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Adj.1.interstitial - of or relating to interstices


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