Definition of dura Dura

/dʊˈɹʌ/ - [duru] - du•ra

We found 4 definitions of dura from 4 different sources.

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What does dura mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

dura - the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
  dura mater
  meninges, meninx a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
  tentorium (anatomy) a fold of dura mater that covers the cerebellum and supports the occipital lobes of the cerebrum
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

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

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • dura (n.)
    Short form for Dura mater.

Part of speech

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  • dura, noun, singular of duras.

Pronunciation

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