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English
Etymology
From intra- + theca + -al.
Adjective
intrathecal (not comparable)
- (medicine) Delivered into the spinal canal (intrathecal space surrounding the spinal cord), e.g. a spinal anesthesia.
Derived terms
Translations
delivered into the spinal canal
Noun
intrathecal (plural intrathecals)
- (medicine) An intrathecal injection.
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