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meninges vs leptomeninges

leptomeninges vs meninges

meninges and leptomeninges both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
meninges Yes No No No
leptomeninges Yes No No No
As nouns, leptomeninges is a hyponym of meninges; that is, leptomeninges is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than meninges:
  • meninges: a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
  • leptomeninges: the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
Other hyponyms of meninges include dura, dura mater, arachnoid, arachnoid membrane, pia mater.
meninges (noun) leptomeninges (noun)
a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord the two innermost layers of the meninges; cerebrospinal fluid circulates between these innermost layers
Difference between meninges and leptomeninges

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