Glossary
Alzheimer's disease
The most common form of dementia, generally diagnosed in indiviuals over 65. The symptoms include: memory loss, confusion, and mood swings.
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Arachnoid mater
(Arachnoid membrane) Lies superficial to the subarachnoid space. The middle layer of the meninges. Connected to the Dura mater, forming a web like structure (hence arachnoid). Unlike the pia mater...
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Arachnoid villi
The arachnoid villi also known as arachnoid granulations are protrusions of the arachnoid membrane into the dura mater. The prtrusions lie next to the venous sinuses of the dura, and allow...
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