Arachnoid (Noun)
Meaning 1
The middle of the 3 meninges.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The arachnoid mater, one of the three layers of the meninges, plays a crucial role in protecting the brain and spinal cord from injury.
- In medical imaging, the arachnoid space is often visualized as a thin layer separating the dura mater and the pia mater.
- The arachnoid trabeculae are delicate fibrous strands that connect the arachnoid mater to the inner layer of the dura mater.
- Damage to the arachnoid membrane can lead to cerebrospinal fluid leaks and other serious neurological complications.
- The arachnoid villi, small projections of the arachnoid mater, help to absorb and regulate cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.