Subdural

/səbˈdʊrəl/ adjective

Definition

Located beneath the dura mater, the tough outer membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.

Etymology

From Latin 'sub-' (under) + 'dura' (the hard outer covering). A medical term combining anatomy knowledge with Latin prefixes to describe location.

Kelly Says

A subdural hematoma is bleeding in the brain that can happen from a head injury, and it's why even boxers and football players worry about repeated hits—the brain is precious real estate under there.

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