How to Pronounce "sagittal"
word
ˈsædʒətəɫ
SAJ-uh-tuhl
sˈædʒɪtəl
SAJ-i-tuhl
Definition
In anatomy, 'sagittal' describes a plane or section that divides the body into left and right parts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsædʒətəɫ
British English
sˈædʒɪtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAJ-uh-tuhl
UK
SAJ-i-tuhl
Listen in Context
The brain can be viewed in the sagittal plane.
A sagittal section divides the body into left and right sides.
The doctor explained the injury using a sagittal image.
On the MRI, there’s a clear sagittal view of the spine.