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ependyma

/ɛpɛndɪmə/ noun · British & US
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What does ependyma mean?

noun

A layer of cells lining the central canal of the spinal cord and the ventricles of the brain, and also a layer of cells lining the central canal of the spinal cord in some invertebrates.

Example

"The ependyma plays a crucial role in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid."

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