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Definition of Sagittal

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

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)

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