pia
Pia (noun) means the pia mater, the thin innermost membrane that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord. Example: “The surgeon worked carefully near the pia to avoid damaging brain tissue.”
How to use pia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe delicate inner lining around the brain and spinal cord, or a woman's first name.
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The surgeon worked carefully near the _____ to avoid damaging brain tissue.
Etymology
The membrane sense comes from Latin pia mater, literally "tender mother."
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What does “pia” mean?
The word “pia” means the pia mater, the thin innermost membrane that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord. In plain terms, the delicate inner lining around the brain and spinal cord, or a woman's first name.
How do you use “pia” in a sentence?
Here is “pia” used in a sentence: “The surgeon worked carefully near the pia to avoid damaging brain tissue.”
What part of speech is “pia”?
Depending on how it is used, “pia” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “pia” come from?
The word “pia” comes from Latin. The membrane sense comes from Latin pia mater, literally "tender mother.".
Is “pia” a common word?
“Pia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pia” have?
“Pia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the pia mater, the thin innermost membrane that covers and protects the brain and spinal cord.