subarachnoid

Adjective

Meaning

Alt. of Subarachnoidal

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater is the subarachnoid space which contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Source: Internet

In 1891, W. Essex Wynter began treating tubercular meningitis by tapping the subarachnoid space, and Heinrich Quincke began to popularize lumbar puncture, which he advocated for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Source: Internet

During those 12 years, the percentage of hospitalized for spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage rose from 4 percent to 6 percent. Source: Internet

It is divided into either spinal (injection into the subarachnoid space ), epidural (injection outside of the subarachnoid space into the epidural space) and caudal (injection into the cauda equina or tail end of the spinal cord). Source: Internet

Rupture of the aneurysm results in a subarachnoid hemorrhage and a very severe headache. ; Aortic dissection : Dissection along the length of the aorta between the layers of the aortic wall. Source: Internet

In contrast, coma resulting from a severe traumatic brain injury or subarachnoid hemorrhage can be instantaneous. Source: Internet

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