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pia

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌɪə, ˈpiːə/

(in full pia mater)
Definition of pia

noun

[mass noun] Anatomy
  • the delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord. See also meninges.

Derivatives

pial

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from medieval Latin, in full literally 'tender mother', translating Arabic al-'umm ar-raqīqa

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