deepest layer of meningeal coverings of the brain, just superficial to the brain cortex/spinal cord and just deep to the arachnoid. reflects into all the sulci of the brain and is well vascularized. paper thin, aids in nourishing, cushioning, and protecting the CNS. gets inflamed during meningitis infection, with resulting CNS impairment.
The pia mater is extremely hard to pick away from the gross brain/spinal cord ... haha, now you're sharing in my pain of getting through medschool!
by UCLAcrewDude March 7, 2004

by Pieter Doobes February 15, 2023

Conner told his boyfriend he'd rather do PIA than settle for head.
Yesterday Marcus had condomless PIA sex with his wife.
Yesterday Marcus had condomless PIA sex with his wife.
by Tyler123446 November 30, 2021

“Pia is a bestfriend of Kasofia.”
by ✨TheBestPersonInTheUniverse✨ May 8, 2021

by The One March 7, 2005
