interstice

• Nom désignant un petit espace ou un intervalle étroit entre des objets, par exemple entre des tissus dans un organe ou entre des parties d'une structure.

A noun referring to a small or narrow space or gap between things, such as between tissues in an organ or between parts of a structure.

1. Anatomical spaceC2formalmedical

   A small gap or space between tissues or parts of an organ.

   Interstice anatomique

   • The interstice between the muscle fibers was filled with connective tissue.
   • In histology, the interstice is often examined under a microscope.
   • Fluid can accumulate in the interstice during inflammation.

   Synonymescleftgapspace

2. Small openingC2formal

   A tiny gap or space between objects or parts.

   interstice (petit espace)

   • Light filtered through the interstices of the woven basket.
   • The interstice between the stones was filled with moss.
   • He peered through the interstice in the fence.

   Synonymesaperturechinkcleftcrackcrevicefissuregapholeopeningslitspace