Cervicocerebral

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or pertaining to the cervical region and the cerebral region (broadly, the neck and brain). not-comparable
2
Relating to the arterial trunks coming into the brain from the neck. not-comparable, usually
"Spontaneous cervicocerebral artery dissection (CAD) is a common etiology of ischaemic stroke in young adults."

Example

"Spontaneous cervicocerebral artery dissection (CAD) is a common etiology of ischaemic stroke in young adults."

Etymology

From cervico- + cerebral, a neoclassical compound.

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