Sagittal

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: sÉ™jĭʹtÉ™l, IPA: /səˈdʒɪtÉ™l/

Origin

From New Latin sagittālis, from sagitta ("arrow").

Full definition of sagittal

Adjective

1. (anatomy) In the direction from dorsal to ventral.
2. Of or relating to an arrow; resembling an arrow; furnished with an arrow-like appendage.

Derived terms

• sagittally
• sagittal plane

Anagrams

• SLAGIATT