arachnoid mater

the middle one of the three membranous layers (meninges) covering the surface of the brain and spinal cord, so called because its strands of tissue resemble spiders’ webs. Also called arachnoid; arachnoid membrane.

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Psychology term of the day

November 15th 2024

3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

n. see MDA.