adjective
- relating to or affecting the dura mater, the tough outermost membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
Usage: medical/anatomical term
Examples
- The patient underwent surgery to repair a dural tear.
- Dural inflammation can cause severe headaches and neck stiffness.
- The doctor examined the dural membrane during the procedure.
- A dural puncture is a potential complication of spinal anesthesia.
- The MRI revealed dural thickening in the cervical spine.