| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Blood brain barrier | Medicine | A selective mechanism opposing the passage of most large-molecular compounds from the blood to the cerebro-spinal fluid and brain tissue; offers some protection against intoxication. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Blood brain barrier | Religion | A protective barrier formed by the blood vessels and glia of the brain. It prevents some substances in the blood from entering brain tissue. (references) | |
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