Arachnoid
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪˈɹætʃˈnoʊˈaɪdi/
Arachnoid (adjective)
- Looking like a spider or having thin, web-like patterns.
Examples
- The arachnoid pattern on the fabric was intricate.
- Her arachnoid movements were both graceful and eerie.
Common collocations: arachnoid design, arachnoid structure, arachnoid layer, arachnoid inflammation
Arachnoid (noun)
- A thin layer covering the brain and spinal cord, part of the meninges.
Examples
- The arachnoid is one of the three membranes covering the brain.
- Inflammation of the arachnoid can cause severe headaches.