dural
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- subdural adjective
- superdural adjective
Etymology
Origin of dural
First recorded in 1885–90; dur(a mater) + -al 1
Example Sentences
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During the procedure, Yeley suffered an accidental dural tear, which Yundt noted and repaired, according to the lawsuit.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2022
In October 2017, Llacsa made her last trip to the experts at Duke University, who conducted a dural glue patching procedure.
From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2020
One of the dangers of the dural fistula is that it can spread into the vessels of the brain, and that was what happened to this patient.
From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2016
An arachnoid villus is shown emerging into the dural sinus to allow CSF to filter back into the blood for drainage.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The serried ranks of low dural buildings gleamed metallically in the glare of the floater's lights, glistening with the sheets of water that ran from their roofs and sides.
From To Choke an Ocean by Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin)
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