Meningeal
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Meningeal
Meningeal (pronunciation: /mɪˈnɪndʒiəl/) refers to anything related to the meninges, the three layers of protective tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Etymology
The term "meningeal" is derived from the Greek word "meninx," which means "membrane." It is used in medical terminology to denote something related to the meninges.
Related Terms
- Meningitis: An inflammation of the meninges, often caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
- Meningioma: A type of tumor that grows from the meninges.
- Meningocele: A type of spina bifida where a sac of fluid protrudes through an opening in the spine, but the spinal cord is not involved.
- Meningoencephalitis: A medical condition that indicates simultaneous inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) and meninges (meningitis).
- Subarachnoid space: The area between the arachnoid mater and pia mater, two of the meninges, which is filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
- Dura mater: The outermost layer of the meninges.
- Arachnoid mater: The middle layer of the meninges.
- Pia mater: The innermost layer of the meninges.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Meningeal
- Wikipedia's article - Meningeal
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