in·ter·sti·tial
adj 1 : situated within but not restricted to or characteristic of a particular organ or tissue - used esp. of fibrous tissue 2 : affecting the interstitial tissues of an organ or part < hepatitis> 3 : occurring in the part of a fallopian tube in the wall of the uterus < implantation> < pregnancy> in*ter*sti*tial*ly adv
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