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meninx

/mɛnɪŋks/ noun · British & US
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noun

The meninges are the protective membranes that cover the central nervous system, consisting of the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. The term meninx is sometimes used to refer to these membranes collectively.

Example

"The doctor examined the meninx to diagnose the patient's condition."

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