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pia mater
noun[ Cusually singular ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˌpaɪ.ə ˈmeɪ.tər/ us /ˌpaɪ.ə ˈmeɪ.t̬ɚ//ˌpi.ə ˈmɑː.t̬ɚ/
the inner of three layers of membrane(= very thin layers of tissue) that cover the brain and spinal cord:
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, especially of the pia mater and arachnoid, caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
Located between the arachnoid and pia mater is the subarachnoid space.
The three membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord are the dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid.
A craniotomy was performed and an aspiration needle directed underneath the pia mater to remove cortical tissue.
The space between the arachnoid and pia mater is filled with cerebrospinal fluid.
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