Duret hemorrhage en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after French neurologist Henri Duret (1849–1921), its discoverer.
Meanings
- A small hemorrhage in the brainstem, typically in the midbrain and upper pons, as a result of the traumatic downward displacement of the brainstem (i.e. descending transtentorial herniation).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duret hemorrhages | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Duret haemorrhage | Commonwealth, English, alternative | lexicographic |