segmental

adjective seg·men·tal \ seg-ˈmen-tᵊl \

Definition of segmental

1 : of, relating to, or having the form of a segment and especially the sector of a circle

segmental fanlight

2 : of, relating to, or composed of somites or metameres : metameric

3 a : divided into segments

segmental knowledge

b : partial, incomplete

c : resulting from segmentation

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segmentally

play \seg-ˈmen-tᵊl-ē\ adverb

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The boy was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS, a kidney disease for which there is no cure.

— david woods, USA TODAY, "As ailing boy fights for his life, Butler football team joins the fight," 14 Sep. 2017
The boy was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS, a kidney disease for which there is no cure.

— david woods, Indianapolis Star, "As ailing boy fights for his life, Butler football team joins the fight," 29 Aug. 2017
In 2014, Franti's son, Ade, was diagnosed with Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a disease that left him with only 50 percent function in his kidneys.

— troy l. smith, cleveland.com, "Michael Franti brings positive vibes back to LaureLive festival," 6 June 2017

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segmental

adjective seg·men·tal \ seg-ˈment-ᵊl \

medical Definition of segmental

1 a : of, relating to, or having the form of a segment

b : situated in, affecting, or performed on a segment

a segmental pancreas transplant using only the lower third of the organ

segmental versus total mastectomy

2 : of, relating to, or composed of somites or metameres : metameric

3 : divided into segments

4 : resulting from segmentation

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