subarachnoid space

[ sŭb′ə-răk′noid′ ]

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n.

The space between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater that is filled with cerebrospinal fluid and contains the large blood vessels that supply the brain and spinal cord.

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Space Invaders had just been introduced in America, and Atari was looking for a game that would do it one better.
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It should also be noted that Space Jam did not make the cut, so you can rest easy.
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And we may proceed to the remaining two of the great classes into which facts have been divided; Resemblance, and Order in Space.
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A suspense story of Tomorrow and a crisis in the advance into Space.
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"We were going to talk about the Space Guard," Lyla said in an emotionless tone.
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I understand you wanted to talk to me about the Space Guard?
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Space will not permit going over these connections in detail.
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