HyperDic: interstice

English > 2 senses of the word interstice:
NOUNbodyintersticea small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ
artifactintersticesmall opening between things
English > interstice: 2 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningA small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ.
Example"the interstices of a network"
Narrowerareolasmall space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins / veins on a leaf or an insect's wing
Broaderstructure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structureA particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
Spanishintersticio
Catalaninterstici
Adjectivesinterstitialof or relating to interstices
English > interstice: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningsmall opening between things.
BroaderopeningA vacant or unobstructed space that is man-made
Spanishintersticio
Catalaninterstici
Adjectivesinterstitialof or relating to interstices

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