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intrathecal /in·tra·the·cal/ (-the´k'l) within a sheath; through the theca of the spinal cord into the subarachnoid space.

Intrathecal

Introduced into or occurring in the space under the arachnoid membrane which covers the brain and spinal cord.

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intrathecal

[in′trəthē′kəl]

Etymology: L, intra + theca, sheath

pertaining to a structure, process, or substance within a sheath, such as within the spinal canal.

intrathecal [in″trah-the´kal]

1. within a sheath.

2. through the theca of the spinal cord into the subarachnoid space.

intrathecal (in´tr

thē´k

l),

adj pertaining to a structure or substance contained within a sheath; in drug delivery, the injection of a therapeutic agent into the sheath surrounding the spinal cord.

intrathecal

within a sheath; through the theca of the spinal cord into the subarachnoid space.

intrathecal

adjective Within a sheath, specifically, the spinal canal–in the subarachnoid or subdural space

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