intraspinal

[ in-truh-spahyn-l ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. being within the spine.
2. going into the spinal canal, as an injection.

Other Words From

• intra·spinal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of intraspinal¹

First recorded in 1830–40; intra- + spinal

Example Sentences

A local anesthetic; used largely to induce intraspinal anesthesia.

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