Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infratentorial
Adjective
/ˌɪnfrəˈtɛn.tə.ri.əl/
Definition
Relating to the area of the brain located beneath the tentorium cerebelli.
Examples
- The infratentorial space houses various vital brain structures.
- Infratentorial tumors can affect balance and coordination.
Meaning
Infratentorial refers to the part of the brain that is situated below the tentorium, a structure that separates the cerebellum from the cerebral hemispheres.
Synonyms
- Lower brain
- Subtentorial
