subarachnoid
adjective
sub·arach·noid
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or less commonly subarachnoidal \ ˌsəb-ə-rak-ˈnȯi-dᵊl
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Definition of subarachnoid
: of, relating to, occurring, or situated under the arachnoid membrane
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Examples of subarachnoid in a Sentence
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These aneurysms usually happen in the space between the brain and thin tissues covering the brain, which is known as a subarachnoid hemorrhage. — Korin Miller, SELF, "'Game of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke Reveals She Survived 2 Aneurysms," 22 Mar. 2019 At the hospital, Clarke was diagnosed with a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)—a type of stroke and the neurological term for a ruptured aneurysm. — Macaela Mackenzie, Glamour, "Emilia Clarke's Aneurysms Almost Killed Her—Women Need to Know the Risks," 22 Mar. 2019 In 2005, Sharon suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage which was mishandled by a major local hospital, forcing her into early retirement. — courant.com, "Sharon E. Torrant," 8 July 2018 Michael Kirkham Date: June 28, 2010 Age: 30 Location: Aiken, South Carolina Classification: Professional Record: 0-1 Summary: An autopsy showed Kirkham died from a subarachnoid hemorrhage, or bleeding between the brain and the tissues covering it. — Drew Hill, The Courier-Journal, "At least 6 MMA fighters have died while in the ring or shortly after," 21 June 2018 Untreated, a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to permanent brain damage or death, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Anna Fifield, Washington Post, "A Japanese woman tried to save a man’s life in the sumo ring, but was ordered away for being ‘unclean’," 5 Apr. 2018 Untreated, a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to permanent brain damage or death, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Anna Fifield, BostonGlobe.com, "She tried to save a man’s life in the sumo ring, but was ordered away for being ‘unclean’," 5 Apr. 2018 King was later diagnosed with a skull fracture and subarachnoid hemorrhage as well as lacerations and abrasions. — Holly V. Hays, Indianapolis Star, "More charges sought for man accused of dragging woman with car," 17 Feb. 2017 Black had suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage, a blood vessel rupturing at the base of his brain. — Plain Dealer Sports, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Indians pitcher Don Black's no-hitter 70 years ago was a triumph over alcoholism, but tragedy followed," 9 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'subarachnoid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for subarachnoid
subarachnoid
adjective
sub·arach·noid
| \ ˌsəb-ə-ˈrak-ˌnȯid
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variants:
also subarachnoidal \ -rak-ˈnȯid-ᵊl
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Medical Definition of subarachnoid
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: situated or occurring under the arachnoid membrane
subarachnoid hemorrhage
2
: of, relating to, or involving the subarachnoid space and the fluid within it
subarachnoid meningitis