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subarachnoid

Pronunciation: /ˌsvbəˈraknɔɪd/
Definition of subarachnoid

adjective

Anatomy
  • denoting or occurring in the fluid-filled space around the brain between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater, through which major blood vessels pass.

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Definition of subarachnoid in the US English dictionary
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