Meaning & use
Dural
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relating to the dura mater, the tough outer membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
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The scan revealed a small dural tear following the accident.
Surgeons carefully repaired the dural lining to prevent fluid leakage.
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Derived from "dura mater," Latin for "tough mother," the outermost of the three membranes protecting the central nervous system.
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