interstitium

[医] 小间隙

发音

其它 /ˌɪntɚˈstɪʃi.əm/

词形变化

interstitia 复数 interstitia

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An interstitial space within a tissue or organ.

    间质

    医学
  2. 2.

    Specifically the tissue between the pulmonary alveoli and the bloodstream.

    医学
  3. 3.

    A state between systems or spaces.

    哲学
  4. 4.

    An interstice, the interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order (pluralised as interstitia for the overall policy, which is also occasionally spelled instertitia).

词源

From Latin interstitium, from inter (“between”) + sistō (“to stand, place”).

来源：wiktionary