màng óc

Màng óc bảo vệ bộ não bên trong hộp sọ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Meninges (singular: meninx): The system of three protective membranes (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that surround and enclose the brain and spinal cord.
   • Brain membrane: A thin layer of tissue covering the brain.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Viêm màng óc là một bệnh nguy hiểm. (Inflammation of the meninges is a dangerous disease.)
  • Các bác sĩ kiểm tra tình trạng của màng óc. (The doctors check the condition of the brain membranes.)

Advanced Usage

• In medical and anatomical contexts, "màng óc" is the common vernacular term for the meninges. The specific layers are often referred to with their specialized Latin names.
  • Tổn thương ở màng óc có thể ảnh hưởng đến chức năng thần kinh. (Damage to the meninges can affect neurological function.)

Variants and Related Words

• Viêm màng óc (n): Meningitis. Inflammation of the meninges, typically caused by infection.
  • Trẻ em cần được tiêm vắc-xin phòng viêm màng óc. (Children need to be vaccinated against meningitis.)

Synonyms

• Meninges: The formal anatomical term for the brain and spinal cord membranes.
• Brain coverings: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.

Related Medical Terms

• Màng tủy: Spinal meninges. The membranes surrounding the spinal cord, which are continuous with the cerebral meninges ("màng óc").
• Dura mater: The tough outermost layer of the meninges.
• Màng nhện (Arachnoid mater): The middle, web-like layer of the meninges.
• Pia mater: The delicate, innermost layer that clings to the surface of the brain.