Leptomeninges (Noun)
Meaning
The two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The leptomeninges, comprising the arachnoid and pia mater, are delicate and easily damaged during neurosurgery.
- Cerebrospinal fluid freely circulates between the two layers of the leptomeninges, helping to cushion the brain and spinal cord.
- Damage to the leptomeninges can cause cerebrospinal fluid to leak into the surrounding areas, leading to dehydration and further complications.
- The inner layer of the leptomeninges, the pia mater, adheres closely to the contours of the brain, allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to circulate freely.
- Meningitis often causes inflammation of the leptomeninges, which can lead to serious complications, including brain damage and death.