dura
noun/ˈdʊrə/
Frequency rank: #17,250 most common English word
Meaning
The tough outermost membrane that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord.
Example sentence
The neurosurgeon carefully cut through the dura to access the brain tissue beneath.
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