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tentorium

 

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Noun tentorium has 1 sense
  1. tentorium - (anatomy) a fold of dura mater that covers the cerebellum and supports the occipital lobes of the cerebrum
    --1 is a kind of
    fold, plica
    --1 has substances: dura mater, dura

Definitions from the Web

Tentorium

Noun: The tent-shaped structure that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum in the brain.

Example Sentence: The tentorium provides mechanical support and protection to the brain's major regions.

Noun: A sheet of connective tissue that separates the thorax from the abdomen in certain insects.

Example Sentence: The tentorium acts as a protective barrier between the insect's thorax and abdomen.

Noun: A large communal tent used by nomadic tribes or explorers for shelter.

Example Sentence: The nomadic tribe set up their colorful tentoriums in the open field.

Noun: The roof-like covering that protects the engine and cockpit of an aircraft.

Example Sentence: The mechanic examined the tentorium of the airplane for any signs of damage.

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