interlaminar

adjective

in·​ter·​lam·​i·​nar ˌin-tər-ˈla-mə-nər How to pronounce interlaminar (audio)
: administered or occurring between two laminae (as of the vertebra)
interlaminar epidural steroid injections
: involving two or more laminae
Test methods for measuring the interlaminar fracture toughness of composites made with polymer matrices …David R. Burwasser
… was first developed by a Dr. Nakagawa in Japan as a friction material for high-performing automotive, motorsport clutches. They required a friction material that could be machined into complex shapes and would retain high interlaminar strength while at the same time offer a low wear rate.Gavin Dunphy and Yu Kin

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interlaminar was in 1828

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Cite this Entry

“Interlaminar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlaminar. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

interlaminar

adjective
in·​ter·​lam·​i·​nar ˌint-ər-ˈlam-ə-nər How to pronounce interlaminar (audio)
: administered or occurring between two laminae (as of the vertebra)
interlaminar epidural injection
: involving two or more laminae
interlaminar stress
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