epidural

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epidural Definition

• (a) on or outside the dura mater
• (n) regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery

epidural Synonyms

• epidural
• epidural anaesthesia
• epidural anesthesia
• extradural