Definitions for méninges
mɪˈnɪn dʒiz; ˈmi nɪŋksméninges

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. meninx, meningesnoun

   a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. meningesnoun

   The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.

2. meningesnoun

   Plural form of meninx.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Meningesnoun

   The meninges are the two membranes that envelope the brain, which are called the pia mater and dura mater; the latter being the exterior involucrum, is, from its thickness, so denominated. Dict.

   Etymology: μενιγγος.

   The brain being exposed to the air groweth fluid, and is thrust forth by the contraction of the meninges. Richard Wiseman.

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1. Meninges

   In anatomy, the meninges (, singular: meninx ( or ), from Ancient Greek μῆνιγξ (mēninx) 'membrane') are the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord. In mammals, the meninges are the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. Cerebrospinal fluid is located in the subarachnoid space between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater. The primary function of the meninges is to protect the central nervous system.

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1. meninges

   Meninges are three layers of protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. These layers are called the dura mater, the arachnoid mater, and the pia mater, and they serve to protect the central nervous system, supply it with nutrients, and remove waste. Meninges also contain cerebrospinal fluid which provides additional protection and cushioning.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Meninges

   the three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord; the pia mater, dura mater, and arachnoid membrane

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. mh^nigx, mh^niggos, a membrane.]

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1. Meninges

   The meninges is the system of membranes that envelope the central nervous system. In mammals, 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. Meninges is the plural of meninx, from Ancient Greek: μῆνιγξ mēninx "membrane". The adjective form is meningeal.

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1. Meninges

   the name of three membranes that invest the brain and spinal cord, and the inflammation of which is called meningitis.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Meninges

   The three membranes that cover the BRAIN and the SPINAL CORD. They are the dura mater, the arachnoid, and the pia mater.

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   Mia

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of méninges in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of méninges in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=méninges
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Meninges
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=méninges
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meninges
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/méninges
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=méninges
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Meninges