interstitial
ˌɪntərˈstɪʃəl
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Definition of interstitial - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
tiny gapsTECH.related to small spaces between objectsTECH.
  • The interstitial fluid surrounds the cells.
chink crevice gap
2.
biologyTECH.occurring in the spaces between tissuesTECH.
  • Interstitial cells play a role in hormone production.
interspace intervening
3.
chemistryTECH.containing atoms in crystal gapsTECH.
  • The interstitial alloy has unique properties.

Noun

1.
internetTECH.web page shown between content pagesTECH.
  • An interstitial appeared before the article loaded.
ad advertisement
2.
medicalTECH.space between structures or objectsTECH.
  • The interstitial was filled with fluid.
crevice gap interval
3.
physicsTECH.discontinuity in a crystal structureTECH.
  • The scientist studied the interstitial in the crystal.
break gap void
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Expressions with interstitial

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liquid between cells in tissues of animals
Interstitial fluid helps transport nutrients to cells.
tissue found between other tissues or organs
Interstitial tissue provides support and structure to organs.
advertisement placed between content
The app showed an interstitial ad between game levels.
chronic bladder condition causing pain and pressure
She was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis after months of pain.
group of lung diseases affecting tissue around air sacs
Doctors diagnosed her with interstitial lung disease.
pregnancy occurring in uterine wall's interstitial part
The doctor diagnosed her with an interstitial pregnancy.

Origin of interstitial

Latin, interstitium (interval, space)

Terms with interstitial included in their meaning

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crystallography
point defect in crystals with vacancy and interstitial atom
ICSHacr.
acr: Interstitial Cell-Stimulating Hormone
hormone that stimulates testosterone production in males
ILDacr.
acr: interstitial lung disease
group of diseases causing lung scarring
medical
interstitial cell next to seminiferous tubules
medical
pregnancy occurring in uterine wall's interstitial part
medical
related to kidney tubules and interstitial tissue

Examples of interstitial in a sentence

  • The interstitial area was filled with insulation.
  • Interstitial spaces in the lungs are crucial for gas exchange.
  • The study focused on interstitial fluid dynamics.
  • The interstitial compound altered the material's strength.
  • Researchers studied the interstitial elements in the crystal.
  • The website uses interstitials for advertisements.

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  1. French:interstitiel, page interstitielle, ...
  2. German:interstitiell, Interstitial, ...
  3. Italian:interstiziale, interstitial, ...
  4. Spanish:intersticial, página intermedia, ...
  5. Portuguese:intersticial, espaço intersticial, ...
  6. Chinese:间质的, 插页广告, ...
  7. Japanese:間質の, 隙間, ...
  8. Arabic:بَيْنِي, صَفْحَة فَاصِلَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:בֵּין-תָּאִי, דַּף בֵּינַיִם, ...
  10. Russian:интерстициальный, промежуточная страница, ...
  11. Ukrainian:міжклітинний, інтерстиціальна сторінка, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतरालीय, बीच का पृष्ठ, ...
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