Subarachnoid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsʌb.əˈɹæk.nɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subarachnoid is an adjective meaning (anatomy, relational) Located or occurring below the arachnoid mater, often specifically between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater.
Meaning
(anatomy, relational) Located or occurring below the arachnoid mater, often specifically between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater.
More Meanings
- Ellipsis of subarachnoid space.
Example Sentences
After an internal examination he found that "the cause of death was craniocerebral injury with subarachnoid hemorrhage […]."
Word Forms
- subarachnoids
Synonyms for subarachnoid
Depending on context, synonyms include subarachnoidal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intrathecal, subarachnoidal, leptomeningeal, cisternal, intracisternal, intradural.
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