Meaning of the word "pia mater" in English
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pia mater
US /ˌpiːə ˈmɑːtər/
UK /ˌpiːə ˈmɑːtər/
Noun
1.
the delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.
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The surgeon carefully incised the pia mater to access the brain tissue.
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Inflammation of the pia mater can lead to serious neurological conditions.
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