compartmentˈal adjective

compartmentalizāˈtion or compartmentalisāˈtion noun

compartmentˈalize or compartmentˈalise transitive verb

To divide into categories or into units, esp units with little intercommunication

compartmentˈally adverb

compartment syndrome noun (medicine)

A painful muscle cramp due to obstruction of blood flow to a group of muscles compressed within a confined space after exercise or injury