Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Erasmus Wilson (1809–1884), dermatologist and philanthropist. From meningo- + scientific Latin rachid-, rachis + -ian.
Definition of meningorachidian in US English:
meningorachidian
adjective
Medicine
Of or relating to the meninges and the spine.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Erasmus Wilson (1809–1884), dermatologist and philanthropist. From meningo- + scientific Latin rachid-, rachis + -ian.