extra-axial

[US]/[ˈekstræˈk.ʃ(i)əl]/
[UK]/[ˈekstrəˈæk.ʃ(i)əl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Located or occurring outside the axial plane of the body.; Relating to structures or lesions outside the axial plane.

Phrases & Collocations

extra-axial plane

extra-axial view

extra-axial rotation

extra-axial imaging

extra-axial structures

extra-axially oriented

extra-axial shift

extra-axial position

extra-axial findings

extra-axial projection

Example Sentences

the extra-axial component of the tumor extended into the subdural space.

we noted a significant extra-axial extension of the meningioma.

the lesion demonstrated an extra-axial location, raising suspicion for a meningioma.

post-contrast imaging revealed an extra-axial mass with dural enhancement.

the surgeon carefully dissected the extra-axial portion of the lesion.

an extra-axial hematoma was identified following head trauma.

the imaging study showed an extra-axial fluid collection.

we evaluated the relationship of the lesion to the dural sinuses and its extra-axial extent.

the tumor's extra-axial spread was limited to the subdural space.

the radiologist described the lesion as predominantly extra-axial.

the surgical approach considered the lesion's extra-axial components.

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