释义 |
sec·to·ri·al I. \(ˈ)sek|tōrēəl, -tȯr-\ adjective Etymology: sector (I) + -ial 1. : of, relating to, or having the shape of a sector < a sectorial box > 2. of a chimera : made up of a sector of variant growth involving more than one type of tissue interposed in an otherwise normal body of tissue — compare periclinal II. adjective Etymology: New Latin sectorius sectorial (from Latin sectus — past participle of secare to cut — + -orius -ory) + English -al : adapted for cutting : carnassial < a sectorial tooth > |