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Ependymal

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the ependyma, a thin membrane that lines the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing the ependyma, a cellular lining of the brain and spinal cord.

Sample Sentence: The ependymal cells play a crucial role in the production and circulation of cerebrospinal fluid.

Sense 2: Relating to ependyma or ependymal tumors.

Sample Sentence: The patient underwent surgery to remove an ependymal tumor from his spinal cord.

Sense 3: Pertaining to the characteristics or functions of ependymal cells.

Sample Sentence: The scientist studied the ependymal development in mouse embryos.

Sense 4: Referring to the localization or presence of ependyma in a certain location.

Sample Sentence: The ependymal lining was observed in the ventricular system of the brain.

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