"Meninx" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Meninx refers to the meninges, which are the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. The meninx consists of three layers: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. These layers work together to cushion and protect the central nervous system from injury.
Meninx (noun)
Meningococcus is a type of bacterium that can cause meningitis, a serious infection that inflames the lining around the brain and spinal cord. There are different strains of Neisseria meningitidis, a type of meningococcus, which can cause meningitis and septicemia (blood infection). Meningococcal vaccines are available to help prevent meningococcal disease.