intradural

/ɪnˈtrædʊrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated within the dura mater, the outermost of the three membranes enveloping the brain and spinal cord

“The surgeon carefully made an intradural incision to access the patient’s spinal cord.”

2. adverb

in a way that involves or affects the dura mater

“The patient’s symptoms were caused by an intradural hemorrhage.”

Synonyms

  • intracranial
  • intramedullary

Antonyms

  • extradural