interstitial

adjective

UK/ˌɪn.təˈstɪʃ.əl/
US/ˌɪn.tɚˈstɪʃ.əl/

Definitions of interstitial adjective

medical

  1. medicalspecialized

    Relating to or situated in the spaces between cells, tissues, or organs within a body.

    • Fluid imbalances can lead to alterations in the interstitial spaces.

    • The medication is designed to reduce fluid volume in the interstitial space of inflamed tissues.

    • Researchers are studying the composition of the interstitial matrix.

  2. medicalspecialized

    Relating to the connective tissue that provides support to the functional components of an organ.

    • Interstitial disease of the kidney can affect its normal function.

    • Inflammation in the lung interstitium can result in breathing difficulties.

    • Interstitial fibrosis refers to the excessive growth of interstitial tissue within an organ.

between

  1. formal

    Relating to the space or period that exists between two things.

    • Advertisements are placed in the interstitial spaces of television programs.

    • The interstitial time during the conference provided attendees with networking opportunities.

    • There was a brief interstitial period between the two performances.