interstitial
adjective
Definitions of interstitial adjective
medical
- 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.
- 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
- 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.