subdural

sub·dur·al | \ ˌsəb-ˈdu̇r-əl

How to pronounce subdural (audio)

, -ˈdyu̇r-; ˈsəb-ˌd(y)u̇r- \

Definition of subdural

: situated or occurring beneath the dura mater or between the dura mater and the arachnoid membrane subdural space subdural hematomas

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Recent Examples on the Web Congileo has said there were no complications during Carter’s recent surgery at Emory for a subdural hematoma, blood trapped on the brain’s surface. — BostonGlobe.com, "Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for brain bleed - The Boston Globe," 28 Nov. 2019 Congileo has said there were no complications during Carter’s recent surgery at Emory for a subdural hematoma, blood trapped on the brain’s surface. — BostonGlobe.com, "Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for brain bleed - The Boston Globe," 28 Nov. 2019 Congileo has said there were no complications during Carter’s recent surgery at Emory for a subdural hematoma, blood trapped on the brain’s surface. — BostonGlobe.com, "Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for brain bleed - The Boston Globe," 28 Nov. 2019 And in early November, Mr. Carter was hospitalized again to relieve pressure on his brain caused by a subdural hematoma. — Victoria Albert, CBS News, "Jimmy Carter hospitalized for urinary tract infection," 2 Dec. 2019 Congileo has said there were no complications during Carter’s recent surgery at Emory for a subdural hematoma, blood trapped on the brain’s surface. — BostonGlobe.com, "Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for brain bleed - The Boston Globe," 28 Nov. 2019 Congileo has said there were no complications during Carter’s recent surgery at Emory for a subdural hematoma, blood trapped on the brain’s surface. — BostonGlobe.com, "Jimmy Carter out of hospital after treatment for brain bleed - The Boston Globe," 28 Nov. 2019 Congileo has said there were no complications during Carter’s recent surgery at Emory for a subdural hematoma, blood trapped on the brain’s surface. — chicagotribune.com, "Former President Jimmy Carter out of hospital after recovering from surgery," 27 Nov. 2019 The concern was palpable this week, when Carter underwent surgery to treat a subdural hematoma, the result of a head injury from an October fall at home that required 14 stitches. — Jeffrey Schweers, USA TODAY, "'A fighter': President Jimmy Carter's neighbors know they'll say goodbye one day, but not yet," 15 Nov. 2019

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“Subdural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdural. Accessed 16 Feb. 2020.

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