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Subhrachnoid

Description

Subhrachnoid is an adjective used to describe something that is situated below the arachnoid membrane, which is the middle layer of tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

In anatomy, subhrachnoid refers to a location or condition below the arachnoid membrane.

Example sentence: The subhrachnoid space contains the cerebrospinal fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord.

Sense 2:

In pharmacology, subhrachnoid relates to the area below the arachnoid membrane where medications or anesthetics can be administered.

Example sentence: The doctor administered the pain-relieving medication into the subhrachnoid space to provide relief to the patient.

Sense 3:

In neurology, subhrachnoid often refers to the occurrence of bleeding between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes.

Example sentence: A subhrachnoid hemorrhage can result from a ruptured or leaking blood vessel in the brain.

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