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supratentorial
What does supratentorial mean?
Literally 'above the tentorium (in the mind),' used as a coded way of saying a patient's complaints are psychosomatic rather than physical.
"Every scan clear — the team hinted it was supratentorial."
Origin
Neuroanatomical term repurposed as euphemistic slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'supratentorial' mean as slang?
It's a coded way of suggesting a patient's complaints are psychosomatic — 'in the mind' — rather than physically caused.
What does it literally mean?
Literally it means 'above the tentorium,' a genuine neuroanatomical term for the upper part of the brain.
Why is it used euphemistically?
It lets staff imply symptoms are psychological without saying so directly.
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