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subpial

adjective

sub·​pi·​al -ˈpī-əl, -ˈpē- How to pronounce subpial (audio)
: situated or occurring beneath the pia mater
subpial tissue

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“Subpial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/subpial. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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