intersegmental

adjective

in·​ter·​seg·​men·​tal ˌin-tər-seg-ˈmen-tᵊl How to pronounce intersegmental (audio)
variants or less commonly inter-segmental
: occurring between or involving two or more segments
intersegmental spinal ligaments
specifically : lying between somites
intersegmental nerves

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intersegmental was in 1862

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Cite this Entry

“Intersegmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intersegmental. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

intersegmental

adjective
in·​ter·​seg·​men·​tal -seg-ˈment-ᵊl How to pronounce intersegmental (audio)
: occurring between or involving two or more segments (as of the spine)
intersegmental traction
specifically : lying between embryonic somites
intersegmental nerves
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