tentorium

 
Pronunciation: /tɛnˈtɔːrɪəm/

noun (plural tentoria /-rɪə/)

  • 1 Anatomy a fold of the dura mater forming a partition between the cerebrum and cerebellum.
  • 2 Entomology an internal skeletal framework in the head of an insect.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin, literally 'tent'