intracranial

[ in-truh-krey-nee-uhl ]

adjective

1. being or occurring within the skull.

intracranial

/ ˌɪntrəˈkreɪnɪəl /

adjective

1. within the skull

Word History and Origins

Origin of intracranial¹

First recorded in 1840–50; intra- + cranial

Example Sentences

Further serious health problems followed, including being diagnosed with idiopathic intracranial hypertension - a build-up of pressure around the brain - and fibromyalgia, a chronic condition causing widespread pain throughout the body.

From BBC

Before that could happen, they had to undergo intracranial seizure monitoring -- recording electrodes are placed in the brain to pinpoint the seizure onset zone and determine exactly which tissue should be removed.

From Science Daily

The Los Angeles County coroner’s report listed the cause of death as “acute intracranial hemorrhage due to history of blunt force trauma.”

From Los Angeles Times

The next step was intracranial monitoring, which involves implanting electrodes inside the skull to record electrical activity and track the location of seizures.

From Washington Post

After what felt like a million appointments, she was recently diagnosed with intracranial hypertension, she says, and will eventually need surgery to relieve pressure on her brain.

From Los Angeles Times