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interstitial Definition

in·ter·sti·tial (in′tər stis̸h′əl)

adjective

  1. of, forming, or occurring in interstices
  2. Anat. situated between the cellular components of an organ or structure

interstitial Related Forms
in′·ter·sti′·tially adverb
interstitial Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nephritis: Cases of interstitial nephritis have been reported which have sometimes resulted in renal failure.
  • cystitis: It is also used in the treatment of interstitial cystitis.
  • pneumonitis: Respiratory System Acute or chronic interstitial pneumonitis, often associated with blood eosinophilia may occur and deaths have been reported.
  • condensation: The risk of interstitial condensation in the roof construction is avoided.
  • fibrosis: In humans, interstitial lung fibrosis is a serious disease.
  • pneumonia: Later side-effects included severe interstitial pneumonia in one patient, acute myeloid leukemia in two, reduced thyroid reserve in 21.