intrathecal

adjective

in·tra·the·cal | \ ˌin-trə-ˈthē-kəl

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Definition of intrathecal

: introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord intrathecal drugs

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The first known use of intrathecal was in 1887

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intrathecal

adjective

in·tra·the·cal | \ -ˈthē-kəl

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Medical Definition of intrathecal

: introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane of the brain or spinal cord intrathecal chemotherapy and cranial irradiation — Journal of the American Medical Association

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