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perivascular space

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The space between a blood vessel and the pia mater. [ ncithesaurus:Perivascular_Space http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11064-015-1581-6 ]

Synonyms: Virchow-Robin space, perivascular region

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plural term
perivascular spaces

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VRS belonging to the subarachnoid space are continuous with VRS of the subpial space. The direct communication between VRS of the subarachnoid space and the subpial space is unique to the brain's arteries, as no leptomeningeal layers surround the brain's veins[WP]

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https://static-content.springer.com/image/art%3A10.1007%2Fs11064-015-1581-6/MediaObjects/11064_2015_1581_Fig3_HTML.gif

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perivascular spaces

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UBERON:0014930