resembling a cobweb or spiderweb, such as the arachnoid membrane. arachnoidal, adj. adjective. (1) Spider-like in appearance. (2) Cobweb-like; covered with or consisting of entangled soft fibres or hair-like material.
Swollen feet can cause much discomfort. People often wonder that what causes swollen feet and cause of swollen feet. Basically a swollen feet or swollen ankle is an excessive fluid builds up in the muscles, which causes swelling. In other words, there is rapid increase in weight.
There are a few other causes of foot swelling: a) Obesity: obesity can cause swollen feet and ankles due to the excess weight going through the feet b) Prolonged Standing: standing or walking for long periods can lead to swollen feet and ankles c) Gender: edema is more common in women due to the hormone progesterone which causes fluid retention e.g. swollen ankles before menstruation