meninges
the three membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.: Compare arachnoid (def. 6), dura mater, pia mater.
Origin of meninges
1Other words from meninges
- me·nin·ge·al [mi-nin-jee-uhl], /mɪˈnɪn dʒi əl/, adjective
- in·ter·me·nin·ge·al, adjective
- post·me·nin·ge·al, adjective
- sub·me·nin·ge·al, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for meninges
/ (mɪˈnɪndʒiːz) /
the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord: See dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater
Origin of meninges
1Derived forms of meninges
- meningeal (mɪˈnɪndʒɪəl), adjective
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Scientific definitions for meninges
[ mə-nĭn′jēz ]
The three membranes that enclose the vertebrate brain and spinal cord: the pia mater, arachnoid, and dura mater.
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Cultural definitions for meninges
[ (muh-nin-jeez) ]
The membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord.
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