dura

IPA/ˈdʒʊe.rə/
KK[dˈʊrə]IPA/ˈdʊer.ə/

dura — noun

1. the strong, outermost membrane of the three meninges that covers and protects th

1.名詞C2
釋義

the strong, outermost membrane of the three meninges that covers and protects the central nervous system

例句

The surgeon carefully cut through the dura to reach the brain tumor.

collocation: cut through the dura

A blow to the head caused bleeding between the skull and the dura.

同義詞
  • dura mater

    the full formal anatomical name; 'dura' is the shortened form used in clinical speech

用法筆記

Short for the full Latin term 'dura mater'. Mostly used in medical and surgical contexts. Frequently paired with 'the' as in 'the dura'.