[TA] the pia mater found specifically around the brain; contiguous with the arachnoid mater via the arachnoid trabeculae. See also: pia mater. Synonym(s): pia mater encephali ☆
cra·ni·al pi·a ma·ter
(krā'nē-ăl pī'ă mā'tĕr) [TA] The pia mater found specifically around the brain; contiguous with the arachnoid mater through the arachnoid trabeculae. See also: pia mater Synonym(s): pia mater encephali [TA] .