interstitial


Definition: Meaning of, interstitial in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌɪntəˈstɪʃ(ə)l /

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  1. of or relating to interstices
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interstitial used in phrases

  • interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (noun)
    1. a gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals
  • interstitial fluid (noun)
    1. liquid found between the cells of the body that provides much of the liquid environment of the body
  • interstitial plasma cell pneumonia (noun)
    1. as AIDS victims pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems
  • interstitial pneumonia (noun)
    1. chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs
  • interstitial tissue (noun)
    1. tissue between the cells of a structure or part in plant or animal
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Pronunciation: wʌɪt lʌŋ
Parts of Speech: noun
acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapours, ammonia or chlorine etc.