Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Situated between globules.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective (Anat.) Between globules; -- applied esp. to certain small spaces, surrounded by minute globules, in dentine.

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  • adjective anatomy Between globules; applied especially to certain small spaces, surrounded by minute globules, in dentine.

Etymologies

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inter- +‎ globular

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Examples

  • In consequence of the imperfection in the calcifying process, little irregular cavities are left, termed interglobular spaces (Fig. 1008).

    XI. Splanchnology. 2a. The Mouth 1918

  • In certain places this blending is not complete, portions of the matrix remaining uncalcified between the successive layers; this gives rise to little spaces, which are the interglobular spaces alluded to above.

    XI. Splanchnology. 2a. The Mouth 1918

  • "Tin stops the ends of the tubuli and interglobular spaces which are formed in the teeth of excessive vascular organization; if more teeth were filled with tin, and a smaller number with futile attempts with gold, people would be more benefited."

    Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth Henry Lovejoy Ambler 1883

  • "In the interglobular spaces there is a substance which is called amorphous or structureless, and a filling to be in harmony with this substance should be amorphous or structureless in its composition.

    Tin Foil and Its Combinations for Filling Teeth Henry Lovejoy Ambler 1883

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