cross section
noun
a section made by a plane cutting anything transversely, especially at right angles to the longest axis.
cross-sectional
-
a word derived from
cross section.
Example Sentences
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The non-invasive technique uses reflected light to create high-resolution, cross-sectional images of biological tissues, particularly the retina and optic nerve, allowing doctors to detect and monitor disease.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Because the research was observational and cross-sectional, it can only identify associations rather than cause-and-effect relationships.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026
However, they caution that the study design was cross-sectional, meaning it cannot prove that low lycopene intake directly causes gum disease.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 10, 2026
Many of the studies included were cross-sectional, methods and populations varied widely, and accurately measuring children's dietary intake remains challenging.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 21, 2025
Since the areas of the cross sections of the supporting wires are equal, the stresses in the wire, force divided by cross-sectional area, vary as the lengths of the wires.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
