extracranial

adjective

ex·​tra·​cra·​ni·​al ˌek-strə-ˈkrā-nē-əl How to pronounce extracranial (audio)
: situated or occurring outside the cranium

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of extracranial was circa 1884

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“Extracranial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extracranial. Accessed 29 Sep. 2023.

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Medical Definition

extracranial

adjective
ex·​tra·​cra·​ni·​al -ˈkrā-nē-əl How to pronounce extracranial (audio)
: situated or occurring outside the cranium
extracranial arterial occlusion
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