Extrathecal

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Located outside of the theca (any sense). not-comparable

    "Antimyelin antibodies are produced in an extrathecal site, as occurs in Sydenham's chorea."

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"Antimyelin antibodies are produced in an extrathecal site, as occurs in Sydenham's chorea."

Etymology

From extra- + thecal.

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