to·men·tum (t -m n t m)n. pl. to·men·ta (-t ) 1. Anatomy A network of extremely small blood vessels passing between the pia mater and the cerebral cortex. 2. Biology A covering of closely matted woolly hairs. [Latin t mentum, cushion stuffing.] |
tomentum [təˈmɛntəm]
n pl -ta [-tə]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) a feltlike covering of downy hairs on leaves and other plant parts
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) a network of minute blood vessels occurring in the human brain between the pia mater and cerebral cortex
[New Latin, from Latin: stuffing for cushions; related to Latin tumēre to swell]
tomentose [təˈmɛntəʊs] adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  tomentum - filamentous hairlike growth on a plant; "peach fuzz"plant process, enation - a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ stinging hair - a multicellular hair in plants like the stinging nettle that expels an irritating fluid beard - a tuft or growth of hairs or bristles on certain plants such as iris or grasses |
| 2. | tomentum - a network of tiny blood vessels between the cerebral surface of the pia mater and the cerebral cortex capillary vessel, capillary - any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules |
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