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sagittal

sa·git·tal

UK/ˈsad͡ʒ.ɪ.təl/ US/səˈd͡ʒɪt.əl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture

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Origin

Late Middle English, from Medieval Latin sagittālis, from sagitta (“an arrow, shaft, bolt”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix).

Phrases

  • sagittal crest
  • sagittal plane
  • sagittal sinus
  • sagittal suture

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