Definition

Referring to the area located beneath a specific membrane in the brain, which is important in medical contexts.

Example

The doctor explained that the subarachnoid space is crucial for protecting the brain.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on subarachnoid spaces in the brain?

No, I haven't! What did they find out?

They discovered that certain conditions can affect the subarachnoid area significantly.

That's interesting! I wonder how it impacts overall brain health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subarachnoid → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under) and "arachnoides" (from Greek "arachnoeides", meaning spider-like). The term refers to the space under the arachnoid membrane, which is named for its spider web-like appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'under' ('sub-') a 'spider web' ('arachnoides') — that's why subarachnoid refers to the space beneath the spider-like membrane.

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