arachnoidea (Meaning)
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arachnoidea (n. pl.)
Same as Arachnida.
Synonyms & Antonyms of arachnoidea
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arachnoidea Sentence Examples
- The arachnoidea, also known as the arachnoid mater, is one of the three meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- The arachnoidea is a delicate, transparent membrane that lies between the dura mater and the pia mater.
- Cerebrospinal fluid flows within the subarachnoideal space between the arachnoidea and the pia mater.
- Arachnoid granulations, specialized structures within the arachnoidea, aid in the reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid into the bloodstream.
- Arachnoid cysts are abnormal sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid that form within the arachnoidea.
- The arachnoidea serves as a protective barrier, cushioning the central nervous system against external trauma.
- Infections or inflammation of the arachnoidea can lead to conditions such as arachnoiditis.
- Arachnoidal cells are specialized cells within the arachnoidea responsible for producing cerebrospinal fluid.
- Damage to the arachnoidea can result in the formation of scar tissue and adhesions, leading to neurological symptoms.
- Understanding the structure and function of the arachnoidea is essential for diagnosing and treating various neurological disorders.
FAQs About the word arachnoidea
Same as Arachnida.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The arachnoidea, also known as the arachnoid mater, is one of the three meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
The arachnoidea is a delicate, transparent membrane that lies between the dura mater and the pia mater.
Cerebrospinal fluid flows within the subarachnoideal space between the arachnoidea and the pia mater.
Arachnoid granulations, specialized structures within the arachnoidea, aid in the reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid into the bloodstream.
