1. in the direction of or relating to the sagittal plane of the body
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The MRI scan showed the tumor extending sagittally through the brain tissue.
• The surgeon made an incision sagittally to access the spinal column.
• The anatomist sectioned the specimen sagittally to examine the internal structures.
• The radiologist viewed the images sagittally to assess the patient’s condition.
• The bone was fractured sagittally, running from front to back.