emissarial

Adjective

emissarial (comparative more emissarial, superlative most emissarial)

1. Connecting one organ or system to another, especially forming connections from outside the cranium to inside the cranium.
   • Larger differences were observed by Stepanik (300) on emissarial veins of twenty-five subjects measured first in recumbent and immediately afterwards in a standing position.1961, Karl W. Ascher, The Aqueous Veins: Biomicroscopic Study of the Aqueous Humor Elimination
   • Routes of retinoblastoma spread from the globe to the surrounding tissues are via emissarial or globe erosion (Fig. 9-109).2003, Jack Rootman, Diseases of the Orbit: A Multidisciplinary Approach, →ISBN, page 325
2. Pertaining to an emissary or the functions of an emissary.
   • In contrast to Titus' emissarial role, which clearly champions Paul's apostleship, Timothy's emissarial roles involve general oversight of the well- being of the churches to which he is sent.2000, Biblical Research, page 11
   • Other Catholic clergy were sent overseas in various emissarial capacities as well.2007, Robert J. Miller, Both Prayed to the Same God, →ISBN