subdural

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

|Updated on: 18 May 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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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
There, he was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma -- major bruising on his brain -- and was given a 3% chance to live.

— steve gardner, USA TODAY, "Former Astros coach Rich Dauer makes emotional return for first pitch ceremony," 3 Apr. 2018
Dauer, who collapsed during the team's World Series championship parade in November and nearly died following an acute subdural hematoma, returned to the field to throw out the first pitch to Astros manager and friend A.J. Hinch.

— matt young, Houston Chronicle, "Rich Dauer returns for emotional first pitch with Astros," 2 Apr. 2018
Dauer, who spent three seasons with the franchise, nearly died last year as the result of a subdural hematoma.

— dan gartland, SI.com, "Former Astros Coach Who Nearly Died After World Series Parade Throws First Pitch," 2 Apr. 2018
Chronic subdural hematomas are on the rise – among older patients.

— erik j. blutinger, Philly.com, "Medical mystery: A pounding headache, a big surprise," 22 Mar. 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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