in·tra·the·cal
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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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intrathecally
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ˌin-trə-ˈthē-k(ə-)lē
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adverb
, -(ˌ)trä-
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adverb
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“Intrathecal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrathecal. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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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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The first known use of intrathecal was in 1887
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