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
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Located or occurring within the skull.
"Scans revealed intracranial bleeding after the fall."
How to use intracranial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInside the skull, usually used in medical contexts.
Common pairings
intracranial pressure
intracranial bleeding
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Etymology
Formed from intra- ("within") and cranial, from Latin cranium, "skull."
Rhymes for intracranial
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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.".
