longitudinally
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/ˌlɑːndʒəˈtuːdənəli/
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/ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdənəli/
In a lengthwise direction, from one end to the other.
The doctor made a longitudinal incision during the surgery.
医生在手术中做了一个纵向切口。
Following the sequence of development over time.
The research team has been observing the patients longitudinally for five years.
研究团队已经对患者进行了长达五年的纵向观察。
In relation to longitude or east-west position.
The Prime Meridian is the reference line for all longitudinal measurements.
本初子午线是所有经度测量的参考线。