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A subdural hematomasub-DOO-rul hee-muh-TOH-muhA collection of blood between the brain's tough outer covering (the dura) and the brain.sub- underdur dura-al relating tohemat/o blood-oma massFull entry is bleeding into the space just under the duraDOOR-uhThe tough outer layer of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.Full entry , usually from torn veins. It can come on quickly after a head injury or develop slowly over days to weeks, especially in older adults, people who use alcohol heavily and people taking anticoagulants.
Related terms
-al
A word ending that means relating to or belonging to.
meninges
The three thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.
subdural hematoma
A collection of blood between the brain's tough outer covering (the dura) and the brain.
dura
The tough outer layer of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.