infratentorial
|in-fra-ten-to-ri-al|
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/ˌɪnfrəˌtɛnˈtɔːriəl/
below the tentorium cerebelli
Etymology
Etymology Information
'infratentorial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'infra-' meaning 'below' and 'tentorium' referring to the 'tentorium cerebelli'.
Historical Evolution
'infra-' combined with 'tentorium' in medical terminology to describe anatomical locations below the tentorium cerebelli.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'below the tentorium cerebelli', and this meaning has remained consistent in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or occurring below the tentorium cerebelli in the brain.
The tumor was found in the infratentorial region of the brain.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/10 02:34