Dural Meaning in English

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Definition

Relating to the dura mater, the tough outer membrane covering the brain and spinal cord. Mainly used in medical contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Almost exclusively used in medical or anatomical contexts, as in 'dural membrane' or 'dural tear'. Not used in everyday speech. Do not confuse with 'durable'.

• Spanish: dural (médico) - relativo a la duramadre
• Portuguese (BR): dural (médico) - relativo à dura-máter
• Portuguese (PT): dural (médico) - relativo à dura-máter
• Chinese (Simplified): 硬脑膜的
• Chinese (Traditional): 硬腦膜的
• Hindi: ड्यूरल (चिकित्सा) - ड्यूरा मेटर से संबंधित
• Arabic: ثُخْنِيّ (طبي) - متعلق بالأم الجافية
• Bengali: ডিউরাল (মেডিকেল টার্ম)
• Russian: дуральный
• Japanese: 硬膜の
• Vietnamese: dural (liên quan đến màng cứng)
• Korean: 경막의
• Turkish: duramater ile ilgili
• Urdu: ڈورل
• Indonesian: dural (berkaitan dengan dura mater)

Example Sentences

There was leakage of fluid from a dural puncture.

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The surgeon checked the dural membrane during the operation.

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A dural tear can lead to serious complications.

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Doctors use special tools for dural repairs.

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The MRI showed a small dural defect after the injury.

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Spinal anesthesia sometimes causes a dural headache.

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