subdural

adjective sub·dur·al \ ˌsəb-ˈdu̇r-əl , -ˈdyu̇r- ; ˈsəb-ˌ \

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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The victim suffered a subdural hematoma and fracture to her cervical spine.

— glenn e. rice, kansascity, "KC man charged with throwing TV from apartment balcony, striking woman on the head," 28 July 2017
Acute subdural hematomas can be fatal half the time and even more often in older people.

— author: sean sullivan, lenny bernstein, Alaska Dispatch News, "Two more Senate Republicans oppose health-care bill, leaving it without enough votes to pass," 18 July 2017
Acute subdural hematomas can be fatal half the time and even more often in older people.

— author: sean sullivan, lenny bernstein, Alaska Dispatch News, "Two more Senate Republicans oppose health-care bill, leaving it without enough votes to pass," 18 July 2017
Acute subdural hematomas can be fatal half the time and even more often in older people.

— author: sean sullivan, lenny bernstein, Alaska Dispatch News, "Two more Senate Republicans oppose health-care bill, leaving it without enough votes to pass," 18 July 2017
Acute subdural hematomas can be fatal half the time and even more often in older people.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "GOP agenda in flux amid uncertainty about Sen. John McCain's health," 17 July 2017
His initial surgery was to repair bleeding in the subdural hemotoma area.

— bob velin, USA TODAY, "Injured boxer Daniel Franco has more brain surgery to repair bleeding," 13 June 2017
She was transferred to Lurie Children's Hospital, where she was found to have subdural hematomas, a lack of blood flow to the brain and rib fractures, Taczy said.

— megan crepeau, chicagotribune.com, "18-year-old man charged in infant daughter's death," 8 June 2017
The expert also indicated that subdural hemorrhage is the type of trauma associated with a violent acceleration-deceleration event, such as a high-speed motor vehicle collision or violent shaking or throwing.

— nick ferraro, Twin Cities, "Baby suffers severe brain damage, his Eagan caregiver charged," 29 Mar. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of subdural

sub- + dura (mater)

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adjective sub·du·ral \ ˌsəb-ˈd(y)u̇r-əl \

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:situated, occurring, or performed under the dura mater or between the dura mater and the arachnoid

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