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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

  • Arachnoid Membrane

Hypernyms

  • Meninges

Meaning 2

Air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • Arachnid

Hypernyms

  • Arthropod

Hyponyms

  • Phalangium Opilio
  • Whip-scorpion
  • Scorpion
  • Spider
  • Harvestman
  • False Scorpion
  • Acarine

Related Words

  • Arachnoid (adjective)
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