dura mater

/ˈdʊrə ˈmeɪɾər/
/ˈdʊrə ˈmeɪtə/
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Definitions of dura mater
  1. noun
    the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges
    synonyms: dura
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    type of:
    meninges, meninx
    a membrane (one of 3) that envelops the brain and spinal cord
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