Meningeal

//mɪˈnɪn.d͡ʒi.əl// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the meninges. not-comparable, relational

    "The superficial fascia surrounds the body and includes subcutaneous fat; the deep fascia surrounds the musculoskeletal system; the meningeal fascia surrounds the nervous system; the visceral fascia surrounds body cavities and organs."

Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to the meninges wordnet

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"The superficial fascia surrounds the body and includes subcutaneous fat; the deep fascia surrounds the musculoskeletal system; the meningeal fascia surrounds the nervous system; the visceral fascia surrounds body cavities and organs."

Etymology

From New Latin mēningeus + -al, from mēninga (“membrane covering the brain”) + -eus (adjectival suffix), equivalent to meninx (meninge) + -al.

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meningeal artery

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