subdural

adjective

sub·​dur·​al ˌsəb-ˈdu̇r-əl How to pronounce subdural (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-;
ˈsəb-ˌd(y)u̇r-
: situated or occurring beneath the dura mater or between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane
subdural space
subdural hematomas

Examples of subdural in a Sentence

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The youngster’s injuries were severe — compression fractures on his neck and upper back, a subdural hematoma, ligament injuries in his neck, rectal bleeding, a laceration to his pancreas and other intestinal and abdominal injuries, prosecutors said. Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025 Maradona died during home hospitalization in the private neighborhood of San Andrés, in the town of Tigre, 14 days after undergoing surgery for a subdural hematoma. Gilles Salomone, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 Doc diagnoses the Yellowstone foreman with a subdural hematoma. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2025 The doc postpones his return to town, examines the ailing wagon boss, and diagnoses him with a subdural hematoma. Matt Cabral, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subdural

Word History

Etymology

sub- + dura (mater)

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of subdural was in 1870

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“Subdural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdural. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

subdural

adjective
sub·​du·​ral ˌsəb-ˈd(y)u̇r-əl How to pronounce subdural (audio)
: situated, occurring, or performed under the dura mater or between the dura mater and the arachnoid
subdural empyema
subdurally adverb
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