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.
醫生在手術中做了一個縱向切口。
Following the sequence of development over time.
The research team has been observing the patients longitudinally for five years.
研究團隊已經對患者進行了長達五年的縱向觀察。
In relation to longitude or east-west position.
The Prime Meridian is the reference line for all longitudinal measurements.
本初子午線是所有經度測量的參考線。