craniospinal

/krænioʊˈspɪnəl/ or /krænaɪˈoʊspɪnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the skull and spinal cord

“The craniospinal surgery was successful in removing the tumor.”

2. noun

a type of radiation therapy that targets the brain, spinal cord, and meninges

“The patient underwent craniospinal radiation to treat her leukemia.”

Synonyms

  • cranial
  • intracranial
  • intraspinal
  • spinal

Antonyms

  • extracranial
  • extraspinal