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