intrathecal

See also: intrathécal

English

Etymology

From intra- +‎ theca +‎ -al.

Adjective

intrathecal (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Delivered into the spinal canal (intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord), e.g. a spinal anesthesia.

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Noun

intrathecal (plural intrathecals)

  1. (medicine) An intrathecal injection.

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