subdural

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

Updated on: 7 Apr 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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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
Aniya suffered a stroke Sunday, caused by blunt impacts to the head with a subdural hematoma, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office.

— evan macdonald, cleveland.com, "Euclid 4-year-old girl had burns on body, appeared emaciated when she died, report says," 15 Oct. 2017
Shortly after his arrival in San Antonio, Gary Wright fell ill with a subdural hematoma and became incapacitated.

— roy bragg, San Antonio Express-News, "WNBA player comes to S.A. to nurse dad, knee, and future," 8 Feb. 2018
He was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma and had surgery to remove it on December 16.

— megan friedman, Good Housekeeping, "Alex Trebek Reveals He Underwent Brain Surgery," 5 Jan. 2018
Trebek, who has hosted the trivia show for more than 33 years, was treated for blood clots on the brain — called a subdural hematoma — in late December after a fall in October.

— grace donnelly, Fortune, "Alex Trebek on Brain Surgery: 'The prognosis is excellent'," 5 Jan. 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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