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arachnoid

UK
/əˈræk.nɔɪd/
US
/əˈræk.nɔɪd/

Translations

arachnoidnoun
arachnoids
pl
UK
/əˈræk.nɔɪd/
US
/əˈræk.nɔɪd/
The arachnoid is one of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
Арахноид - это одна из трех оболочек, покрывающих мозг и спинной мозг.
Synonyms
arachnoid layer
arachnoidea
arachnoid membrane
arachnoid mater
arachnoidadjective
more arachnoid
Comp.
most arachnoid
Super.
UK
/əˈræk.nɔɪd/
US
/əˈræk.nɔɪd/
The arachnoid structure of the web was fascinating.
Паутинная структура сети была завораживающей.
Additional translations
арахноидальный
Synonyms
filamentous
spiderlike
web-like

Definitions

arachnoidnoun
A thin, delicate membrane that is part of the three layers of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord, situated between the dura mater and the pia mater.
The surgeon carefully examined the arachnoid to ensure there was no damage during the procedure.
arachnoidadjective
Resembling a spider's web; thin and delicate.
The arachnoid veil of mist hung over the valley, giving it an ethereal appearance.
Relating to the arachnoid membrane that envelops the brain and spinal cord between the dura mater and pia mater.
Inflammation of the arachnoid layer can lead to severe neurological symptoms.
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