intracranial
adjective
in·tra·cra·ni·al
ˈin-trə-ˈkrā-nē-əl 
ˈin-(ˌ)trä-
: existing or occurring within the cranium
also
: affecting or involving intracranial structures
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Also known as a brain bleed, an intracranial hemorrhage is a type of stroke that causes blood to pool between the brain and the skull, preventing oxygen from reaching the brain, according to a description from the Cleveland Clinic.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Two notable conditions are CSF leaks and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
—Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
She was also diagnosed with intracranial hypertension, a type of brain condition that causes headaches, dizziness, and light and sound sensitivity, in her teens.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Unlike the initial injury, secondary brain injury can be mitigated by closely monitoring parameters such as EEG, intracranial pressure (ICP), cerebral blood flow, and brain oxygen levels.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Two notable conditions are CSF leaks and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
—Danielle Wilhour, Discover Magazine, 15 Aug. 2024
She was also diagnosed with intracranial hypertension, a type of brain condition that causes headaches, dizziness, and light and sound sensitivity, in her teens.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Unlike the initial injury, secondary brain injury can be mitigated by closely monitoring parameters such as EEG, intracranial pressure (ICP), cerebral blood flow, and brain oxygen levels.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Intracranial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intracranial. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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intracranial
adjective
in·tra·cra·ni·al
-ˈkrā-nē-əl
: situated or occurring within the cranium
intracranial pressure
also
: affecting or involving intracranial structures
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