- leptomeningeal
- Having to do with the two innermost meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord).
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leptomeningeal — Pertaining to the leptomeninges. * * * lep·to·men·in·ge·al .lep tō .men ən jē əl adj of or involving the leptomeninges <leptomeningeal infection> … Medical dictionary
leptomeningeal — |lep(ˌ)tō+ adjective Etymology: New Latin leptomeninges + English al : of or involving the leptomeninges leptomeningeal infection … Useful english dictionary
Leptomeningeal cancer — is a tumor that involves the two innermost meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). External links * [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db alpha.aspx?CdrID=45749 Leptomeningeal cancer] entry in the public… … Wikipedia
Leptomeningeal collateral circulation — The term leptomeningeal refers to the two deep layers of the meninges the pia mater and the arachnoid mater. The leptomeningeal collateral circulation is a network of blood vessels supplying the brain that follows a diffuse course over the… … Wikipedia
leptomeningeal — adjective Of or pertaining to the leptomeninges … Wiktionary
leptomeningeal — lep·to·meningeal … English syllables
leptomeningeal carcinoma — meningeal c … Medical dictionary
leptomeningeal carcinomatosis — meningeal carcinoma … Medical dictionary
leptomeningeal cyst — arachnoid c … Medical dictionary
leptomeningeal cancer — A tumor that involves the two innermost meninges (thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord) … English dictionary of cancer terms
