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dura

(ˈdjʊərə)

(Anatomy) a short form of dura mater

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du′ra ma′ter

(ˈmeɪ tər)
n.

the tough, fibrous membrane forming the outermost of the three coverings of the brain and spinal cord. Also called dura. Compare arachnoid (def. 4), pia mater.

[1350–1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin: literally, hard mother]

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dura - the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges

dura mater

meninges, meninx - a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord

tentorium - (anatomy) a fold of dura mater that covers the cerebellum and supports the occipital lobes of the cerebrum

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