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arachnoid [ə′rak‚nȯid] (anatomy) A membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord and lies between the pia mater and dura mater. (botany) Of cobweblike appearance, caused by fine white hairs. Also known as araneose. (invertebrate zoology) Any invertebrate related to or resembling the Arachnida. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Spontaneous CSF temporal bone leakage might occur as a result of an encephalocele or secondary to the development of arachnoid granulations along the tegmen of the middle ear or mastoid. [16] Gacek concluded that herniation of aberrant arachnoid granulations over the middle and posterior fossa might be responsible. |
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