Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a dura mater, a thick membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord

“The dural arteries were damaged during the surgery.”

2. noun

a dura mater, especially as a surgical graft

“The surgeon used a dural graft to repair the damaged membrane.”

3. noun

a dural sinus, a cavity in the dura mater containing blood

“The dural sinus was affected by the tumor.”

4. noun

a dural sac, a membrane surrounding the spinal cord

“The dural sac was damaged during the spinal surgery.”

5. noun

a dural tube, a membrane surrounding the nerve root

“The dural tube was affected by the herniated disc.”

6. noun

any of the dural nerves, the nerve fibers in the dura mater

“The dural nerves were damaged during the surgery.”