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mening/o — Brain and spinal membranes

mening/o means brain and spinal membranes. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: meningitis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Brain and spinal membranes

• Ancient Greek: μῆνιγξ μήνιγγος (meninx meningos)

Examples and word parts

meningitis

Inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.

Word parts: mening (membrane) + -itis (inflammation)

Recorded forms: mening-, meningo-

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