adj
subdural
suhb-DYOOR-ruhl
Subdural (adj) means Located beneath the tough outer membrane covering the brain, known as the dura mater. Example: “The scan revealed a subdural hematoma after the fall.”
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Located beneath the tough outer membrane covering the brain, known as the dura mater.
"The scan revealed a subdural hematoma after the fall."
How to use subdural
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA medical term for the space or bleeding just under the brain's outer covering.
Common pairings
subdural hematoma
subdural hemorrhage
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Etymology
From sub- ("under") plus dural, relating to the dura mater, the brain's outer protective layer.
Rhymes for subdural
rural
mural
plural
neural
natural
cultural
epidural
guttural
unnatural
inaugural
structural
procedural
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Frequently asked questions
What does “subdural” mean?
The word “subdural” means located beneath the tough outer membrane covering the brain, known as the dura mater. In plain terms, a medical term for the space or bleeding just under the brain's outer covering.
How do you pronounce “subdural”?
“Subdural” is pronounced suhb-DYOOR-ruhl (/ˌsʌbˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “subdural” in a sentence?
Here is “subdural” used in a sentence: “The scan revealed a subdural hematoma after the fall.”
What part of speech is “subdural”?
“Subdural” is an adjective.
Where does the word “subdural” come from?
The word “subdural” comes from Latin. From sub- ("under") plus dural, relating to the dura mater, the brain's outer protective layer.
