1. within or introduced into the space around the spinal cord
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor administered an intrathecal injection to deliver medication directly to the spinal fluid.
• Intrathecal chemotherapy is used to treat certain brain tumors.
• The anesthesiologist performed an intrathecal block for the surgery.
• Intrathecal drug delivery systems can provide targeted pain relief.
• The patient received intrathecal antibiotics to treat the spinal infection.
• Intrathecal administration allows medications to bypass the blood-brain barrier.