SINCE 1828

pial

adjective pi·al \ ˈpī-əl , ˈpē- \

Definition of pial

: of or relating to the pia mater

First Known Use of pial

1875

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pial

adjective pi·al \ ˈpī-əl , ˈpē- \

medical Definition of pial

: of or relating to the pia mater

a pial artery

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