dural

/djuə'ræl/ Cách viết khác : (duralumin) /djuə'ræljumin/ (duraluminium) /,djuərəlju'minjÉ

Thân thiện

The surgeon carefully examined the dural membrane.

Definition

Adjective Of or relating to the dura mater, the tough, outermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

Usage

The word "dural" is a specialized medical and anatomical term. It functions exclusively as an adjective to describe anything pertaining to or associated with the dura mater.

Examples

• The surgeon repaired the dural tear to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
• A dural graft may be used in certain neurosurgical procedures.
• The patient experienced a dural headache following the spinal tap.

Advanced Usage

• Dural sac: The tubular sheath of dura mater that encloses the spinal cord and cauda equina.
  • The MRI showed compression of the dural sac at the L4-L5 level.
• Dural venous sinuses: Large endothelial-lined venous channels located within the dura mater that drain blood from the brain.
  • A blood clot in a dural venous sinus is a serious medical condition.

Variants and Related Words

• Dura mater (n): The specific anatomical structure to which "dural" refers.
  • The dura mater provides a protective barrier for the central nervous system.
• Epidural (adj/n): Situated on or outside the dura mater. Often refers to anesthesia administered into the epidural space.
  • She received an epidural for pain relief during labor.
• Subdural (adj): Situated or occurring beneath the dura mater.
  • A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood between the dura and the brain.

Synonyms

• Meningeal (specifically relating to the meninges, of which the dura mater is the outermost layer). Note: "Meningeal" is broader, while "dural" is more specific.

Notes on Different Meanings

"Dural" has only one primary meaning in modern English: relating to the dura mater. It should not be confused with the historical or alternative spelling for duralumin, a type of aluminum alloy. In contemporary technical and medical contexts, "dural" exclusively refers to the anatomical structure.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the dura mater