isthmic

adjective

isth·​mic ˈi-smik How to pronounce isthmic (audio)
: of or relating to an anatomical isthmus

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of isthmic was in 1888

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Cite this Entry

“Isthmic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isthmic. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

isthmic

adjective
isth·​mic ˈis-mik How to pronounce isthmic (audio)
: of, relating to, or taking place in an isthmus
isthmic ectopic pregnancy
isthmic obstruction
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