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subarachnoid

[ suhb-uh-rak-noid ]

adjective

, Anatomy.
  1. of, relating to, or situated below the arachnoid membrane.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of subarachnoid1

First recorded in 1830–40; sub- + arachnoid
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Example Sentences

When Ms Hughes stepped in to stop the fight, Meadows turned to her and said "and you as well" before delivering the punch, which the court was told caused a basal subarachnoid haemorrhage that would have led to her death within moments.

From BBC

For the study, researchers looked at 4,879 people who had ruptured brain aneurysms, called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages.

"This work could also help us identify additional risk factors for subarachnoid hemorrhage, potentially leading to new therapies to manage aneurysms."

The brain produces around 500 mL of this fluid per day, which is drained from the subarachnoid space.

Despite well-documented evidence of lymphatics aiding CSF clearance, identifying the exact anatomical connections between the subarachnoid space and extracranial lymphatics has posed a challenge due to their extremely complex structure.

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