(anatomy, relational) Relating to the meninges.

In a meningeal manner

plural of meningism

(medicine) A set of symptoms similar to those of meningitis but not caused by it, involving the triad of nuchal rigidity (neck stiffness), photophobia, and headache, a sign of irritation of the meninges.

Relating to the meninges.

(anatomy, chiefly plural) The three membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord.

(pathology) Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.

(anatomy) meninx

(anatomy) Any of the several arteries supplying blood to the meninges of the brain and neighboring structures.

A type of meningitis caused by bacterial infection.