Definition of Dura

1. Noun. The outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges.

Exact synonyms: Dura Mater
Generic synonyms: Meninges, Meninx
Substance meronyms: Tentorium
Derivative terms: Dural

Definition of Dura

1. n. Short form for Dura mater.

Definition of Dura

1. Noun. (anatomy) The dura mater, the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dura

1. durra [n -S] - See also: durra

Medical Definition of Dura

1. Synonym: dura mater. Origin: L. Fem. Of durus, hard (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dura

duplied
duplies
duply
duplying
dupondii
dupondius
duporthite
duporthites
dupped
duppies
dupping
duppy
dupracetam
dups
dur dolor
dura (current term)
dura mater
dura mater cranialis
dura mater encephali
dura mater of brain
dura mater of spinal cord
dura mater spinalis
durabilities
durability
durable
durable-press fabric
durable good
durable goods
durable medical equipment
durable press

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