subtentorial
|sub-ten-to-ri-al|
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/sʌbˌtɛnˈtɔːriəl/
below the tentorium
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subtentorial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'subtentorium,' where 'sub-' meant 'below' and 'tentorium' referred to a 'tent-like structure.'
Historical Evolution
'subtentorium' transformed into the modern English word 'subtentorial' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'below the tentorium,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located or occurring below the tentorium cerebelli, a structure in the brain.
The tumor was found in a subtentorial region of the brain.
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Last updated: 2025/06/26 00:47