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Meninges

Also called Brain protective layers

AnatomyNeurologyInfectious DiseaseImportant

Three protective layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord (dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater), whose inflammation constitutes meningitis.

Korean

뇌수막

뇌와 척수를 감싸는 세 겹의 막(경막·지주막·연막).

French

Méninges

Trois couches entourant le cerveau et la moelle épinière (dure-mère, arachnoïde et pie-mère) ; leur inflammation constitue la méningite.

Word parts

  • mening/oRoot(Greek) Meninges

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