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epidural abscess

Term ID
DOID:11387
Synonyms
  • abscess epidural
Definition
A central nervous system disease that is characterized by a collection of pus (infected material) between the outer covering of the brain and spinal cord and the bones of the skull or spine and is caused by infection in the area between the bones of the skull or spine, and the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001416.htm
References
  • MESH:D020802
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:310671007
  • UMLS_CUI:C0270629
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:11387 )
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