intracranial

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the skull and the organs enclosed within it, particularly the brain.

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Variants

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intracranial , intracranially

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'intracranialis', meaning 'within the skull'.

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Trivia

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1. The intracranial space is divided into two compartments: the cranial cavity, which contains the brain, and the spinal canal, which contains the spinal cord.

2. The term 'intracranial' is often used interchangeably with the term 'intracranial pressure', which refers to the pressure within the skull.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.

2. Neurosurgery: The surgical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord.

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Culture

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Intracranial is a term used extensively in medical contexts, particularly in neurology and neurosurgery. It is often used to refer to conditions or diseases that affect the structures within the skull, such as tumors, aneurysms, or infections.

How to Memorize "intracranial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the skull and the organs inside it, particularly the brain. Imagine the term 'intracranial' written inside the skull.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the skull and the brain. Remember that it refers to structures and conditions within the skull.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inside the Skull' to remember the meaning of intracranial.

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