intercavernous

adjective

: situated between and connecting the cavernous sinuses behind and in front of the pituitary gland
an intercavernous sinus

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“Intercavernous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/intercavernous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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