interstrand

adjective

in·​ter·​strand ˌin-tər-ˈstrand 

variants or less commonly inter-strand

: existing or occurring between two or more strands (as of DNA)

interstrand covalent

inter-strand conductance in multistrand cables

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

interstrand

adjective

in·​ter·​strand ˌint-ər-ˈstrand 

variants also inter-strand

: occurring between, relating to, or involving two or more strands and especially strands of DNA

interstrand cross-links