1. of, relating to, or characterized by lacunae (small cavities, gaps, or missing parts)
Usage: technical; formal
2. relating to or affecting the lacunae in bone tissue
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The lacunar spaces in the bone structure allow for nutrient diffusion.
• A lacunar defect in the manuscript made certain passages difficult to interpret.
• The lacunar system of osteocytes maintains bone cell communication.
• Lacunar erosion can occur in certain degenerative joint conditions.
• The fossil showed lacunar preservation, with some sections missing entirely.