interstitial
interstitial
Definition
in·ter·sti·tial (in′tər stis̸h′əl)
adjective
- of, forming, or occurring in interstices
- Anat. situated between the cellular components of an organ or structure
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.
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