interfragmentary

English

Etymology

From inter- +‎ fragmentary.

Adjective

interfragmentary (not comparable)

1. Between fragments.
   • 2015 June 8, Christian W. Müller et al., “A Novel Shape Memory Plate Osteosynthesis for Noninvasive Modulation of Fixation Stiffness in a Rabbit Tibia Osteotomy Model”, in BioMed Research International‎, volume 2015, →DOI:

     Others referred to interfragmentary movements to describe local mechanical conditions needed for adequate bony healing.