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intercavernous

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˌɪn.tɚˈkæv.ɚ.nəs/
  • rhymes with -ævə(ɹ)nəs

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adj

Meaning 1

Between the cavernous sinuses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, relational

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • the intercavernous sinuses connecting the cavernous sinuses at the base of the brain

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From inter- + cavernous.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 海綿間 /海绵间 (hǎimiánjiān) — between cavernous sinuses