intersegmental

adjective

in·​ter·​seg·​men·​tal ˌin-tər-seg-ˈmen-tᵊl 

variants or less commonly inter-segmental

: occurring between or involving two or more segments

intersegmental spinal ligaments

specifically : lying between somites

intersegmental nerves

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

intersegmental

adjective

in·​ter·​seg·​men·​tal -seg-ˈment-ᵊl 

: occurring between or involving two or more segments (as of the spine)

intersegmental traction

specifically : lying between embryonic somites

intersegmental nerves