emissarial

English

Etymology

From emissary +‎ -ial.

Adjective

emissarial (comparative more emissarial, superlative most emissarial)

1. (medicine) Connecting one organ or system to another, especially forming connections from outside the cranium to inside the cranium.
   • 1961, Karl W. Ascher, The Aqueous Veins: Biomicroscopic Study of the Aqueous Humor Elimination:

     Larger differences were observed by Stepanik (300) on emissarial veins of twenty-five subjects measured first in recumbent and immediately afterwards in a standing position.

   • 2003, Jack Rootman, Diseases of the Orbit: A Multidisciplinary Approach, →ISBN, page 325:

     Routes of retinoblastoma spread from the globe to the surrounding tissues are via emissarial or globe erosion (Fig. 9-109).

   • 2012, Aparna Ramasubramanian, Carol L Shields, Retinoblastoma, →ISBN, page 216:

     Anterior segment tumors traverse aqueous outflow pathways, preexisting emissarial canals, or perforations in the cornea.

2. Pertaining to an emissary or the functions of an emissary.
   • 2000, Biblical Research, page 11:

     In contrast to Titus' emissarial role, which clearly champions Paul's apostleship, Timothy's emissarial roles involve general oversight of the well- being of the churches to which he is sent.

   • 2007, Robert J. Miller, Both Prayed to the Same God, →ISBN:

     Other Catholic clergy were sent overseas in various emissarial capacities as well.

   • 2008, Iain M. Banks, The Algebraist, →ISBN:

     'How many other people are being similarly summoned?' he asked. 'By emissarial projection, only yourself.'