adjective

intracranial

ihnt-ruh-KRAY-nee-uhl

Intracranial (adjective) means Located or occurring within the skull. Example: “Scans revealed intracranial bleeding after the fall.”

adjective

Located or occurring within the skull.

"Scans revealed intracranial bleeding after the fall."

How to use intracranial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInside the skull, usually used in medical contexts.

Common pairings

intracranial pressure intracranial bleeding

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Scans revealed _____ bleeding after the fall.

Formed from intra- ("within") and cranial, from Latin cranium, "skull."

Origin: Latin

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What does “intracranial” mean?

The word “intracranial” means located or occurring within the skull. In plain terms, inside the skull, usually used in medical contexts.

How do you pronounce “intracranial”?

“Intracranial” is pronounced ihnt-ruh-KRAY-nee-uhl (/ˌɪntɹəˈkɹeɪniəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “intracranial” in a sentence?

Here is “intracranial” used in a sentence: “Scans revealed intracranial bleeding after the fall.”

What part of speech is “intracranial”?

“Intracranial” is an adjective.

Where does the word “intracranial” come from?

The word “intracranial” comes from Latin. Formed from intra- ("within") and cranial, from Latin cranium, "skull.".