Meaning of the word "dura mater" in English
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dura mater
US /ˈdʊrə ˈmeɪtər/
UK /ˈdʊrə ˈmeɪtər/
Noun
1.
the tough, outermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord
Example:
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The neurosurgeon carefully incised the dura mater to access the brain.
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Inflammation of the dura mater can cause severe headaches.
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