Meninges: The three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Source: National Institute of Health
Meninges: a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
Source: WordNet 2.1
Meninges : three membranes covering of the brain and spinal cord; named the dura mater, pia mater and arachnoid.
Source: CRISP
Meninges: The meninges are a group of membranes that enclose the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. The most important role of the meninges is to protect the central nervous system from infection and trauma. The meninges also support the spinal cord and blood vessels and contain the cerebral spinal fluid within in the subarachnoid space. The meninges are made up of three layers: the arachnoid mater, the pia mater, and the dura mater.
The following organs are closely related to the organ: Meninges:
The following conditions are related to the organ: Meninges:
The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Meninges:
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Condition count: 6 ; see list below.
Organs: list of all organs
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