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dura
This term is a medical shorthand for the dura mater, derived from the Latin for hard mother. It is used almost exclusively in clinical, anatomical, and surgical contexts to describe the outermost layer of the meninges. In a professional setting, it is treated as a specific anatomical landmark rather than a general descriptive term.
Because it refers to a specific biological structure, it is typically used as a singular mass noun in surgical reports (e.g., the dura was incised). While it can technically be pluralized when referring to the membranes of multiple subjects, it is most frequently encountered in the singular form within medical literature.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon carefully incised the dura to access the cerebral cortex.
A subdural hematoma occurs when blood collects between the dura and the arachnoid layer.
We need to ensure the dura is sutured tightly to prevent a CSF leak.
The dura provides a critical layer of protection for the central nervous system.
Is the dura intact after the decompression procedure?
The thick fibrous nature of the dura makes it highly resistant to tearing.
I can see a slight bulge in the dura indicating increased intracranial pressure.
The spinal dura is reinforced by the dural sac.
The spinal dura is reinforced by the dural sac.