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Meninges

Description:

The meninges refer to the three protective membranes that line the skull and vertebral canal, enclosing and protecting the brain and spinal cord. These membranes consist of the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Sample sentences:

As a noun (anatomy):

1. Damage to the meninges can lead to serious neurological complications.
2. The meninges act as a barrier to protect the central nervous system.

As a noun (medical):

1. He was diagnosed with meningitis, an infection of the meninges.
2. The doctor performed a lumbar puncture to examine the cerebrospinal fluid in the meninges.

As a noun (biology):

1. The meninges in some species of animals play a role in thermoregulation.
2. Several parasites can invade the meninges, causing significant harm to the host.

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