释义 |
intercentral, a. Phys.|ɪntəˈsɛntrəl| [inter- 4 a.] a. Situated between the centra of the vertebræ: see centrum. b. Connecting, or relating to the connexion of, nerve-centres: see centre n. 7 a.
1870Rolleston Anim. Life 21 These vertebrae..being articulated simply by ball and shallow socket joints on their centra and intercentral fibrocartilaginous discs. 1878Smithsonian Rep. 419 note, A nerve tubule..has the same properties whether it be of intercentral or peripheral significance. 1887Syd. Soc. Lex., Intercentral nerves, nerve fibres which connect ganglionic centres, as in co-ordinated movements. |