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Definition of Epidural

Epidural: Outside the dura, the outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the three membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord. An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood beneath the skull but outside the dura.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 5/10/2004

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