Located or occurring inside the skull, usually referring to things affecting the brain.
From Latin 'intra-' meaning 'within' combined with 'cranium' from Greek 'kranion' meaning 'skull.' Modern medical term built from classical roots.
Intracranial pressure is like a water balloon inside your skull—if pressure builds up from bleeding or swelling, it's incredibly dangerous because your skull is rigid and can't expand.
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