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durae matres

US/ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪˌtɹiz/

durae matres is the plural of dura mater.

Meaning of dura mater

Noun

dura mater (plural durae matres or dura maters, abbreviation dura)

  1. The tough and inflexible outermost of the three layers of the meninges, enveloping the brain and spinal cord.
    • Hmm, false membranes are adhering to the arachnoidian layer of the dura mater. I’m directing my gaze into a world of constant visibility. Where does it hurt?1997, Chris Horrocks, Introducing Foucault, Totem Books; Icon Books, →ISBN, page 53

Questions about durae matres

What is durae matres the plural of?
Durae matres is the plural of dura mater.
How do you pronounce durae matres?
Durae matres is pronounced /ˈd(j)ʊɹ.ə ˌmeɪˌtɹiz/ (US).

Words near durae matres in the dictionary

  1. Duracell
  2. Duracell bunnies
  3. Duracell bunny
  4. Duracells
  5. durae
  6. durae matres
  7. durag
  8. durags
  9. durain
  10. durains
  11. durak

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