arachnoid
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nɔɪd adjective
1.
resembling a spider's web.
2.
of or belonging to the arachnids.
3.
Anatomy. of or pertaining to the arachnoid membrane.
4.
Botany. formed of or covered with long, delicate hairs or fibers.
noun
5.
an arachnid.
6.
Anatomy. the serous membrane forming the middle of the three coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
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World English Dictionary
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| —n | |
| 1. | See meninges the middle of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord |
| 2. | another name for arachnid |
| —adj | |
| 3. | of or relating to the middle of the three meninges |
| 4. | botany consisting of or covered with soft fine hairs or fibres |
| 5. | of or relating to the arachnids |
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Medical Dictionary
arachnoid a·rach·noid (ə-rāk'noid')
adj.
Resembling a cobweb. Used of the arachnoid membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.
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Science Dictionary
| arachnoid (ə-rāk'noid') Pronunciation Key
The delicate membrane that encloses the spinal cord and brain and lies between the pia mater and dura mater. |
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Arachnoid having a cobwebby appearance with entangled hairs.
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