An interstitial space or interstice is a space between structures or objects.
In particular, interstitial may refer to:
Biology
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Interstitial cell tumor
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Interstitial cell, any cell that lies between other cells
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Interstitial collagenase
Interstitial collagenase, also known as fibroblast collagenase, and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ''MMP1'' gene. The gene is part of a cluster of MMP genes which localize to 11q, chromosome 11q22 ...
, enzyme that breaks the peptide bonds in collagen
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Interstitial cystitis
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Interstitium
The interstitium is a contiguous fluid-filled space existing between a structural barrier, such as a cell membrane or the skin, and internal structures, such as organs, including muscles and the circulatory system. The fluid in this space is cal ...
, the contiguous fluid-filled space existing between the skin and body organs
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Interstitial fluid, a solution that bathes and surrounds the cells of multicellular animals
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Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis
Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis (IGDA) or Ackerman dermatitis syndrome is a skin condition that most commonly presents with symmetrical round-to-oval red or violet plaques on the flanks, armpits, inner thighs, and lower abdomen ...
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Interstitial infusion
Subcutaneous administration is the insertion of medications beneath the skin either by injection or infusion.
A subcutaneous injection is administered as a bolus into the subcutis, the layer of skin directly below the dermis and epidermis, ...
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Interstitial keratitis
Interstitial keratitis (IK) is corneal scarring due to chronic inflammation of the corneal stroma. Interstitial means space between cells i.e. corneal stroma which lies between the epithelium and the endothelium. Keratitis means corneal inflammat ...
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Interstitial lung disease
Interstitial lung disease (ILD), or diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), is a group of respiratory diseases affecting the interstitium (the tissue and space around the alveoli (air sacs)) of the lungs. It concerns alveolar epithelium, pulmo ...
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Interstitial nephritis
Interstitial nephritis, also known as tubulointerstitial nephritis, is inflammation of the area of the kidney known as the renal interstitium, which consists of a collection of cells, extracellular matrix, and fluid surrounding the renal tubules. ...
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Interstitial pregnancy
Other uses
To describe the spaces within particulate matter such sands, gravels, cobbles, grain, etc. that lie between the discrete particles.
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Interstitial art
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Interstitial condensation
Interstitial condensation is a type of condensation that may occur within an enclosed wall, roof or floor cavity structure, which can create dampening.
When moisture-laden air at dew point temperature penetrates inside a cavity of the structure, ...
, in construction
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Interstitial site, in chemistry
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Interstitial defect, in chemistry
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Interstitial television show
In television programming, an interstitial television show (or wraparound program or wraparound segment) refers to a short program that is often shown between movies or other events, e.g. cast interviews after movies on premium channels. The ter ...
, in television programming
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Interstitial revolution, in politics
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Interstitial space (architecture)
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Interstitial webpage, in computing
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Interstices (Catholicism) In Catholic Church, Roman Catholicism, the interstices is a period of at least three months between the Holy Orders, ordination of a man to the deacon, diaconate and his ordination to the priesthood. A bishop may shorten the length of this interval ...
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