compartˈ transitive verb (rare)

To divide into parts

compartmentˈal adjective

compartmentalizāˈtion or compartmentalisāˈtion noun

compartmentˈalize or compartmentˈalise transitive verb

To divide into categories or into units, esp units with little intercommunication

compartmentˈally adverb

compartment syndrome noun (medicine)

A painful muscle cramp due to obstruction of blood flow to a group of muscles compressed within a confined space after exercise or injury