subdural
adjective
-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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Medical staff told police Hines had suffered a subdural hematoma, a life-threatening condition that leads to bleeding between the outer layer and surface of the brain, KVUE reported. — Scott Berson, star-telegram, "'Jealous' guy punched a man in a Chili's parking lot so hard he died of a brain bleed, Texas cops say," 2 July 2018 There, doctors treated him for a subdural hematoma, one of the deadliest of all head injuries, as well as cuts on his forehead that required 35 stitches to close. — Ashley Welch, CBS News, "Fireworks display gone wrong nearly cost firefighter his vision," 29 June 2018 The Harris County Medical Examiner's Office attributed his death to complications from blunt trauma of the head with a subdural hemorrhage, a collection of blood outside the brain. — Drew Hill, The Courier-Journal, "At least 6 MMA fighters have died while in the ring or shortly after," 21 June 2018 Dauer spent three seasons with the franchise but nearly died last year as a result of a subdural hematoma. — Charlotte Carroll, SI.com, "Former Astros Coach Who Nearly Died After World Series Parade Will Be on All-Star Game Staff," 12 June 2018 After his rookie season with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1967, Lanier was diagnosed with subdural hematoma (bleeding of the brain). — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, "NFL coaches see both challenge and opportunity in implementation of new helmet rule," 2 May 2018 Astros first base coach Rich Dauer, the one who nearly died during last year's World Series parade, from an acute subdural hematoma, will throw the ceremonial first pitch. — Craig Hlavaty, Houston Chronicle, "All the Astros freebies and giveaways you can get at Minute Maid park this week," 2 Apr. 2018 The cause was a subdural hematoma from an accidental fall at her home in Silver Spring, Md., said a daughter, Mary McCarthy. — Washington Post, "The story must be told.," 7 Apr. 2018 His father took him to an emergency room, and Rashaun was diagnosed with a concussion and a subdural hematoma, a collection of blood between the brain and its outer covering. — Gary Warth, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Student awarded $7 M in lawsuit for football brain injury," 6 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'subdural.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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subdural
adjective
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Medical Definition of subdural
: situated, occurring, or performed under the dura mater or between the dura mater and the arachnoid subdural empyema
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