Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
extracranial
adjective
/ˌɛkstrəˈkreɪniəl/
Definition
Referring to the structures or areas outside the skull.
Examples
- The surgeon performed an extracranial procedure to address the patient’s vascular issue.
- Extracranial blood vessels supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain.
- In some cases, tumors can develop in extracranial tissues.
Meaning
Extracranial pertains to anything that exists or occurs outside the cranial cavity, which houses the brain. It is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions or structures that are not within the skull but may be related to or affect the cranial areas.
Synonyms
- Outside the skull
- Cranially external
- Non-intracranial
