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meninges

meninges

7.6
Three thin layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛnɪnˌdʒiz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : meninges
  • OK, so now I want the layers of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord.

Examples

  • Infections can sometimes affect the meninges, leading to serious health issues.

  • So dura because it's durable, so our brain and meninges are ready to go back in our skull.

  • And the meninges have this important role of protecting the brain from.

  • The meninges serve as a protective barrier for the brain and spinal cord.

  • During surgery, the doctors carefully examined the meninges to ensure there was no damage.

Surface Forms

meninges plural
meninge singular

Etymology

The word meninges comes from the old Greek word meninx, meaning 'membrane' or 'thin covering', and is like the English word membrane. These are the thin layers that wrap the brain and spinal cord, so the name shows they are protective coverings.