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Arachnoid  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Arachnoid Mater
  • Arachnoid Maters

Note

  • inflammation = ARACHNOIDITIS

Scope note

  • A delicate membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord. It lies between the PIA MATER and the DURA MATER. It is separated from the pia mater by the subarachnoid cavity which is filled with CEREBROSPINAL FLUID.

History note

  • 2015; for TENTORIUM CEREBELLI use SPINAL CORD 2015-2019

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D001099

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