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emissarial en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˌɛmɪˈsɛəɹi.əl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
• /ˌɛmɪˈsɛɹi.əl/ (General-American)

Etymology

From emissary + -ial.

Meanings

1. Connecting one organ or system to another, especially forming connections from outside the cranium to inside the cranium.
   • Routes of retinoblastoma spread from the globe to the surrounding tissues are via emissarial or globe erosion (Fig. 9-109). 2003, Jack Rootman, Diseases of the Orbit: A Multidisciplinary Approach, →ISBN, page 325:
   • Larger differences were observed by Stepanik (300) on emissarial veins of twenty-five subjects measured first in recumbent and immediately afterwards in a standing position. 1961, Karl W. Ascher, The Aqueous Veins: Biomicroscopic Study of the Aqueous Humor Elimination:
   • Anterior segment tumors traverse aqueous outflow pathways, preexisting emissarial canals, or perforations in the cornea. 2012, Aparna Ramasubramanian, Carol L Shields, Retinoblastoma, →ISBN, page 216:
2. Pertaining to an emissary or the functions of an emissary.
   • Other Catholic clergy were sent overseas in various emissarial capacities as well. 2007, Robert J. Miller, Both Prayed to the Same God, →ISBN:
   • In contrast to Titus' emissarial role, which clearly champions Paul's apostleship, Timothy's emissarial roles involve general oversight of the well- being of the churches to which he is sent. 2000, Biblical Research, page 11:
   • 'How many other people are being similarly summoned?' he asked. 'By emissarial projection, only yourself.' 2008, Iain M. Banks, The Algebraist, →ISBN:

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