1. (Chron.)
Defn: The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar.
2. The insertion or introduction of anything among others, as the insertion of a phrase, line, or verse in a metrical composition; specif. (Geol.), the intrusion of a bed or layer between other layers. Intercalations of fresh-water species in some localities. Mantell.
INTERCAROTID
In`ter*ca*rot"id, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Situated between the external and internal carotid arteries; as, an intercarotid ganglion.
INTERCARPAL
In`ter*car"pal, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Between the carpal bone; as, intercarpal articulations, ligaments.
INTERCARTILAGINOUS
In`ter*car`ti*lag"i*nous, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Within cartilage; endochondral; as, intercartilaginous ossification.
INTERCAVERNOUS
In`ter*cav"ern*ous, a. (Anat.)