dural
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
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
The blood, now with the reabsorbed CSF, drains out of the cranium through the dural sinuses.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The drifting red sands soon cover up the scattered shards of dural and the slow, lonely life of Yakki goes on like before.
From Turnover Point by Coppel, Alfred
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