peridural

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See also: péridural

English

Etymology

From peri- +‎ dural.

Pronunciation

Adjective

peridural (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Around the dura mater.
    • 2015 July 28, “Effects of Radiation on Spinal Dura Mater and Surrounding Tissue in Mice”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
      In this study, we performed histopathologic assessment of postirradiation changes in the spinal dura mater and peridural tissue in mice.

Spanish

Adjective

peridural m or f (masculine and feminine plural peridurales)

  1. peridural