midsagittal

adjective

mid·​sag·​it·​tal ˈmid-ˈsa-jə-tᵊl How to pronounce midsagittal (audio)
: median and sagittal

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midsagittal was in 1898

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“Midsagittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midsagittal. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

midsagittal

adjective
mid·​sag·​it·​tal (ˈ)mid-ˈsaj-ət-ᵊl How to pronounce midsagittal (audio)
: median and sagittal
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