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Interstice (Noun)

A small structural space between tissues or parts of an organ; "the interstices of a network".

Nouns denoting body parts.

In the lung tissue, oxygen passes from the alveoli into the bloodstream across the thin interstice between the two membranes.
The interstice between the synovial membrane and the joint capsule allows for the flow of synovial fluid.
The interstices of the tumor tissue provide a route for the spread of cancer cells.
In some cases, the interstice between the endocardium and myocardium can become a site for the growth of fibrous tissue.
Microscopic examination of the tissue sections revealed the presence of tiny air-filled interstices.