Definition

Relating to or located within the skull.

Example

The doctor performed an intracranial procedure to relieve pressure on the brain.

Conversation

Did you hear about the study on intracranial pressure and headaches?

Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds pretty interesting.

I wonder how they measured the intracranial pressure in their experiments.

I think they used some advanced imaging techniques to get accurate results.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intracranial is formed from "intra-" (meaning within) and "cranium" (from Greek "kranion", meaning skull). The word refers to something that is located within the skull.

Memory Tip

Think of 'intra-' meaning 'within' and 'cranium' referring to the 'skull' — that's how intracranial means something inside the skull.

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