intracerebral
|in-tra-ce-re-br-al|
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/ˌɪn.trə.səˈriː.brəl/
within the brain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intracerebral' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'intra-' meaning 'within' and 'cerebrum' meaning 'brain'.
Historical Evolution
'intra-' and 'cerebrum' were combined in modern scientific English to form 'intracerebral', used especially in medical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'within the brain', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or occurring within the cerebrum of the brain.
The patient suffered an intracerebral hemorrhage.
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