Word
dura
Phoneticsdu·ra
/ˈdʊɹə/
Definition
n. the tough outer layer of the brain and spinal cord. It acts like a protective shell to keep these parts safe.
n. the outermost of the three meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord. It is a tough, fibrous membrane that provides structural support and protection.
Examples
“The dura covers the brain to protect it from injury.”
“During the surgery, the surgeon carefully separated the dura from the surrounding tissue to access the brain.”
“The dura mater is not merely a passive barrier; it contains blood vessels and serves as a site for the formation of the dural sinuses, which drain blood from the brain.”
Examples
simple
“The dura covers the brain to protect it from injury.”
contextual
“During the surgery, the surgeon carefully separated the dura from the surrounding tissue to access the brain.”
complex
“The dura mater is not merely a passive barrier; it contains blood vessels and serves as a site for the formation of the dural sinuses, which drain blood from the brain.”
Real-World Examples
“These political incentives help explain the enduring appeal of “mano dura,” or iron-fist security.” Etymology
Ellipsis of dura mater.
Borrowing from Arabic ذُرَة (ḏura, “Indian millet”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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