interstice

• Substantivo que designa um espaço pequeno ou estreito entre objetos, como entre tecidos de um órgão ou entre partes de uma estrutura.

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.

   Interstício

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscleftgapspace

2. Small openingC2formal

   A tiny gap or space between objects or parts.

   Interstício

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaperturechinkcleftcrackcrevicefissuregapholeopeningslitspace