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

A doctor who examined the child told police the girl had “intracranial hemorrhage, brain injury, cervical spine injury and retinal hemorrhages” and other injuries, the affidavit said.

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An inquest opening at Pembrokeshire Coroner's Court in January heard Sophia died of an "intracranial haemorrhage" caused by a road traffic collision.

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The Irish boxer suffered an intracranial haemorrhage and had surgery to relieve pressure on his brain following the bout at the Ulster Hall.

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In a statement on Monday, Cooney's promoter Mark Dunlop said his fighter suffered "an intracranial haemorrhage and underwent immediate surgery to relieve the pressure on his brain".

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TerBlanche, a South African actor who also appeared in TV series “Spin City” and “Egoli: Place of Gold,” died of an intracranial hemorrhage or brain bleed in July, the coroner confirmed Wednesday in a statement.

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