Arachnoid Meaning in English

word

US

əˈræk.nɔɪd

uh-RAK-noid

UK

ɐɹˈæknɔɪd

uh-RAK-noyd

Definition

Arachnoid usually refers to something relating to spiders, or more specifically, the thin, web-like membrane covering the brain and spinal cord in humans and animals.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in medical and scientific contexts, especially when talking about the 'arachnoid membrane' in anatomy. Less commonly used to just mean 'spider-like' unless in descriptive biology. Do not confuse with 'arachnid' (spider or similar creature).

• Spanish: aracnoide
• Portuguese (BR): aracnoide
• Portuguese (PT): aracnoide
• Chinese (Simplified): 蛛网膜
• Chinese (Traditional): 蛛網膜
• Hindi: अॅरैक्नॉयड
• Arabic: العنكبوتية
• Bengali: অ্যারাকনয়েড
• Russian: арахноид - паутинная оболочка (анат.)
• Japanese: くも膜
• Vietnamese: màng nhện
• Korean: 거미막
• Turkish: araknoid - örümceksi zar
• Urdu: آراکنوئید (دماغی جھلی)
• Indonesian: arakhnoid - selaput araknoid

Example Sentences

The arachnoid membrane helps protect the brain.

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Doctors can see the arachnoid layer in brain scans.

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The arachnoid is one of three membranes covering the brain.

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An infection in the arachnoid can cause serious health problems.

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The surgeon carefully avoided the arachnoid during the operation.

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Some medicines can't cross the arachnoid to reach the brain.

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