intercalated

intercalated
Interposed; inserted between two others. [L. intercalatus]

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adj.
describing structures, tissues, etc., that are inserted or situated between other structures.

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in·ter·ca·lat·ed (in-turґkə-lāt″əd) inserted or placed between; interposed.

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