tomentum, tomentum cerebri

tomentum, tomentum cerebri
The numerous small blood vessel s passing between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cortex of the brain. [L. a stuffing for cushions]

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  • tomentum cerebri — noun a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex • Syn: ↑tomentum • Hypernyms: ↑capillary, ↑capillary vessel …   Useful english dictionary

  • tomentum — to·men·tum (to menґtəm) a little used term for a network of minute blood vessels of the pia mater and the cortex cerebri …   Medical dictionary

  • capillary vessel — noun any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules • Syn: ↑capillary • Hypernyms: ↑blood vessel • Hyponyms: ↑glomerulus, ↑tomentum, ↑tomentum cerebri …   Useful english dictionary

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