leptomeninges (Meaning)
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leptomeninges (n)
the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
Synonyms & Antonyms of leptomeninges
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leptomeninges Sentence Examples
- The leptomeninges are delicate membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
- Meningitis, an inflammation of the leptomeninges, can have severe neurological consequences.
- In carcinomatous meningitis, cancer cells spread to the leptomeninges, causing neurological dysfunction.
- Neuroimaging techniques can visualize abnormalities in the leptomeninges, aiding in the diagnosis of neurological disorders.
- Leptomeningeal hemorrhage, a bleeding within the leptomeninges, can lead to sudden neurological deficits.
- The leptomeninges act as a barrier, protecting the central nervous system from external influences.
- Spinal anesthesia involves injecting anesthetic agents into the space surrounding the leptomeninges.
- Leptomeningeal cysts are fluid-filled pockets that form within the leptomeninges.
- Leptomeningitis often presents with fever, headache, and altered mental status.
- The leptomeninges are derived from the neural tube during embryonic development.
FAQs About the word leptomeninges
the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The leptomeninges are delicate membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis, an inflammation of the leptomeninges, can have severe neurological consequences.
In carcinomatous meningitis, cancer cells spread to the leptomeninges, causing neurological dysfunction.
Neuroimaging techniques can visualize abnormalities in the leptomeninges, aiding in the diagnosis of neurological disorders.
