arachnoids

[US]/ˌærəˈnɔɪd/
[UK]/ˌærəˈnoʊid/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A member of the class Arachnida; a spider.; The arachnoid membrane, a thin layer of tissue surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
adj.Relating to or resembling a spiderweb or arachnoid membrane.

Phrases & Collocations

arachnoid membrane

arachnoid cyst

arachnoid granulation

arachnoid space

arachnoidal hemorrhage

arachnoiditis

cerebrospinal arachnoid

Example Sentences

the arachnoid membrane surrounds the brain.

arachnoid cysts can cause headaches.

doctors study the arachnoid layer in medical school.

the arachnoid is part of the protective layers of the brain.

arachnoid granulations help absorb cerebrospinal fluid.

infections can affect the arachnoid membrane.

they found inflammation in the arachnoid tissue.

understanding the arachnoid is crucial for neurosurgeons.

research on the arachnoid is ongoing.

the arachnoid plays a role in protecting the central nervous system.

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