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Definition of Ependyma

1. Noun. Thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricles of the brain and the spinal cord canal.

Definition of Ependyma

1. n. The epithelial lining of the ventricles of the brain and the canal of the spinal cord; endyma; ependymis.

Definition of Ependyma

1. Noun. (anatomy) A thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord ¹

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Definition of Ependyma

1. a membrane lining certain body cavities [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ependyma

1. The epithelial lining of the ventricles of the brain and the canal of the spinal cord; endyma; ependymis. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. An upper garment; upon + a garment; in + to put on. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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