Arachnoid
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈɹæk.nɔɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Arachnoid is an adjective meaning Relating to or resembling spider webs; covered with or composed of soft loose hairs or fibers.
Meaning
Relating to or resembling spider webs; covered with or composed of soft loose hairs or fibers.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) Relating to the arachnoid mater.
- (neuroanatomy) Ellipsis of arachnoid mater.
- (astronomy) A round network of fractures in the crust of Venus.
- (arachnology, relational) Relating to or resembling spiders.
- An arachnid.
Word Forms
- arachnoids
Synonyms for arachnoid
Depending on context, synonyms include arachnid, arachnidian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arachnidian, arachnid, pia, villi, araneose, arachnean.
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