epidural hemorrhage

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epidural hemorrhage,

a hemorrhage that produces a collection of blood outside the dura mater of the brain or spinal cord. It usually results from tearing of the middle meningeal artery and may be rapidly life threatening. Also called extradural hemorrhage.

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