word
meninges
meh-NIN-jeez
məˈnɪndʒiːzListen
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Syllable breakdown
meninges
Dictionary meaning
The protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
History and origin
Greek meninx.
Examples
- The infection inflamed the meninges and caused severe headaches.
Common mispronunciations
MEN-in-geez
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