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interspines

interspines is the plural of interspine.

Meaning of interspine

Noun

interspine (plural interspines)

  1. A spine of connective tissue that connects the rays of a fish's fin.
    • It consists of 10 short rays, articulating with 10 long and slender interspines, the anterior one of the series being 1 8/10 inch in length.1864, Geological Survey of Great Britain, Figures and Descriptions Illustrative of British Organic Remains
  2. The area between spines on a sunspot.
    • This convective signature is the same in spines and interspines.2013, Issues in Astronomy and Astrophysics, page 924
  3. The interior of the spinal cord.
    • Avoid unnecessary dissection, especially of the interspine and ligaments.2016, Michael P Steinmetz, Edward C. Benzel, Benzel's Spine Surgery

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Questions about interspines

What is interspines the plural of?
Interspines is the plural of interspine.

Words near interspines in the dictionary

  1. interspicular
  2. interspike
  3. interspin
  4. interspinal
  5. interspine
  6. interspines
  7. interspinous
  8. interspiracular
  9. interspiration
  10. interspirations
  11. interspiritual

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