Definition of Sagittal

1. Adjective. Located in a plane that is parallel to the central plane of the sagittal suture.

Similar to: Mesial

Definition of Sagittal

1. a. Of or pertaining to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arrowlike appendage.

Definition of Sagittal

1. resembling an arrow or arrowhead [adj]

Medical Definition of Sagittal

1. 1. Of or pertaining to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arowlike appendage. 2. Of or pertaining to the sagittal suture; in the region of the sagittal suture; rabdoidal; as, the sagittal furrow, or groove, on the inner surface of the roof of the skull. In the mesial plane; as, a sagittal section of an animal. Sagittal suture, the suture between the two parietal bones in the top of the skull. Synonym: rabdoidal suture, and interparietal suture. Origin: L. Sagitta an arrow: cf. F. Saguttal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sagittal

saggier
saggiest
sagging
saggings
saggy
sagier
sagiest
Sagina
saginate
saginated
saginates
Saginaw
sagitta
sagitta
sagittal (current term)
sagittal (current term)
sagittalis
sagittally
sagittal axis
sagittal border of parietal bone
sagittal crest
sagittal fontanel
sagittal groove
sagittal line
sagittal plane
sagittal section
sagittal split mandibular osteotomy
sagittal sulcus
sagittal suture
sagittal suture

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