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intercavernous

adjective

in·​ter·​cav·​ern·​ous ˌint-ər-ˈkav-ər-nəs How to pronounce intercavernous (audio)
: situated between and connecting the cavernous sinuses behind and in front of the pituitary gland
an intercavernous sinus

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“Intercavernous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/intercavernous. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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