Inflammation of the area between the dura and bony covering of the central nervous system. ... Origin: peri-+ pachymeninx (dura mater) + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: per′i-pak′ē-men′in-jī′tis Definitions: 1. Inflammation of the area between the dura and bony covering of the central nervous system.