Meninx

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmenɪŋks/

Origin

Ancient Greek μῆνιγξ (mēninx, "skin, membrane; lees of wine")

Full definition of meninx

Noun

1. a membrane, especially one of the three membranes enclosing the brain and spinal cord in vertebrates

Synonyms

• meninge

Hyponyms

• dura mater
• arachnoid mater
• pia mater