leptomeningeal

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Meninges
The meninges (singular meninx) is the system of membranes which envelop the central nervous system. The meninges consist of three layers: the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. The primary function of the meninges and of the cerebrospinal fluid is to protect the central nervous system.
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Leptomeningeal
Leptomeninges /lep·to·me·nin·ges/ sing. leptome´ninx the pia mater and arachnoid taken together; the pia-arachnoid. [more]Leptomeningeal - Community and Resources


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leptomeningeal
Having to do with the two innermost layers of tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord.

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