intracranial

adjective in·tra·cra·ni·al \-ˈkrā-nē-əl\

Definition of INTRACRANIAL

: existing or occurring within the cranium; also : affecting or involving intracranial structures

— in·tra·cra·ni·al·ly \-nē-ə-lē\ adverb

circa 1849

Medical Dictionary

adjective in·tra·cra·ni·al \-ˈkrā-nē-əl\

: situated or occurring within the cranium <intracranial pressure>; also : affecting or involving intracranial structures

—in·tra·cra·ni·al·ly \-nē-ə-lē\ adverb

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