meninx
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One of the three thin layers that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord
- noun
- /ˈmɛnɪŋks/
- Specialized
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meninge
- Inflammation of a meninx can result in serious neurological symptoms.
Examples
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The outermost meninx is called the dura mater.
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Each meninx serves to protect the brain from physical impacts and infection.
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During surgery, special care is taken not to damage any meninx.
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The meninx is crucial for protecting the brain.
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During surgery, special care is taken not to damage any meninx that surrounds the brain.
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Each meninx plays a vital role in shielding the brain and spinal cord from injury.
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When a meninx becomes inflamed, it can lead to severe neurological complications.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Meninx comes from an old Greek word meninx meaning 'membrane' or 'thin covering'. That's why meninx names the thin layer that protects the brain and spinal cord, and you can see the same root in meningitis, the illness when those layers become inflamed.
