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English 1 sense of the expression blood-brain barrier:
NOUNobjectblood-brain barriera mechanism that creates a barrier between brain tissues and circulating blood
Englishblood-brain barrier: 1 sense noun 1, object
MeaningA mechanism that creates a barrier between brain tissues and circulating blood; serves to protect the central nervous system.
Example"the brain was protected from the large molecules of the virus by the blood-brain barrier"
BroaderbarrierAnything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
Catalanbarrera hematoencefàlica

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