Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intraparenchymal
Adjective
/ˌɪntrəˈpærəŋkɪməl/
Definition
Pertaining to or occurring within the parenchyma of an organ.
Examples
- The intraparenchymal hemorrhage indicated a serious injury to the brain.
- Radiologists often look for intraparenchymal lesions during imaging studies.
- Intraparenchymal tumors can affect the normal functioning of the organ.
Meaning
Intraparenchymal refers to the area within the functional tissue (parenchyma) of an organ, where the main activities take place, as opposed to surrounding tissues.
Synonyms
- Parenchymal
- Intracellular
- Subparenchymal
