Definition of SuperjacentSuperjacent: Lying just above or upon. Overlying. The opposite of superjacent is subjacent. Other related terms include adjacent and circumjacent. From super-, above, over + the Latin jacere, to lie = to lie above. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List Need help identifying pills and medications? |
Get the latest health and medical information delivered direct to your inbox FREE!


