midline

American  

[mid-lahyn] / ˈmɪdˌlaɪn /

noun

1. Zoology. the median plane of the body of an animal.

2. Geometry. midsegment.

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Etymology

Origin of midline

First recorded in 1865–70; mid- + line ¹

Example Sentences

In lab tests using human cancer cells, one verticillin A derivative stood out against a pediatric brain cancer known as diffuse midline glioma.

From Science Daily

“Right now, he’s just kind of living in the middle, the midline of the zone,” pitching coach Mark Prior said.

From Los Angeles Times

Ronnie Hood, 11, from Sudbury, Suffolk, was diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma in March after doctors were unable to remove the entirety of a tumour growing on his spine and brain.

From BBC

Imagine a walrus-like creature with dentition remarkably similar to modern walruses: A quartet of post-canine teeth, a large lower canine tooth and a short, fused vertical midline on their lower jaw.

From Salon

Players with the communication technology will be identified by a green dot on the back midline of his helmet.

From Seattle Times