Mater

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• Mater (pronounced "MAH-terr") is a formal term for mother, from Latin.
• Mater (anatomy): The dura mater and pia mater are membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord in humans.

Mater may also refer to:

[edit] Ireland

• Mater Infirmorum Hospital, Belfast
• Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
• Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

[edit] Australia

• The Mater Hospital, Sydney - North Sydney (see St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney)
• Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Townsville, Australia
• Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Newcastle, Australia
• Mater Health Services, Brisbane, Australia

[edit] Misc

• A character named Mater in the animated film, Cars