subdural

adjective sub·dur·al \ ˌsəb-ˈdu̇r-əl , -ˈdyu̇r- ; ˈsəb-ˌd(y)u̇r- \

|Updated on: 13 Jul 2018

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. 2018

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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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