meninges

/mi'nindʤi:z/

Thân thiện

The diagram clearly labels the protective meninges around the brain.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The three protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord: The meninges are a system of membranes that enclose and protect the central nervous system. They consist of three layers: the dura mater (outer layer), the arachnoid mater (middle layer), and the pia mater (inner layer).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Inflammation of the meninges is called meningitis.
  • The cerebrospinal fluid circulates within the meninges.
  • A head injury can cause bleeding within the meninges.

Advanced Usage

• "Leptomeninges": A term referring specifically to the pia mater and arachnoid mater layers of the meninges together.
  • The infection had spread to the leptomeninges.

Variants and Related Words

• Meningeal (adj): Pertaining to the meninges.
  • The patient had meningeal irritation.
• Meningitis (n): Inflammation of the meninges.
  • Bacterial meningitis is a serious medical emergency.
• Meningioma (n): A type of tumor that arises from the meninges.
  • The scan revealed a small meningioma.

Synonyms

• Brain membranes: A descriptive synonym.
• Dura mater, Arachnoid mater, Pia mater: The names of the individual layers that constitute the meninges.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord

Từ đồng nghĩa

• meninx