A small area, space, or gap in the substance of an organ or tissue. ... See: connective tissue. ... Synonym: interstice. ... Origin: L. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(in″tәr-stish´e-әm) interstice. interstitial tissue.
Type: Term Pronunciation: in′tĕr-stish′ē-ŭm Definitions: 1. A small area, space, or gap in the substance of an organ or tissue. Synonyms: interstice