First Known Use: 14th century
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sagittal
adjective sag·it·tal \ˈsa-jə-təl\
Definition of SAGITTAL
1
: of or relating to the suture between the parietal bones of the skull
2
: of, relating to, situated in, or being the median plane of the body or any plane parallel to it
— sag·it·tal·ly \-təl-ē\ adverb
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Origin of SAGITTAL
Middle English sagittale, from Medieval Latin sagittalis, from Latin sagitta arrow
Medical Dictionary
sagittal
adjective sag·it·tal \ˈsaj-ət-əl\
Medical Definition of SAGITTAL
1
: of, relating to, or being the sagittal suture of the skull
2
: of, relating to, situated in, or being the median plane of the body or any plane parallel to it <a sagittal section dividing the body into unequal right and left parts>
—sag·it·tal·ly adverb
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