Definition of Epidural in English :

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Epidural meaning in English

Meaning of Epidural in English

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Epidural

see synonyms of epidural

Noun

1. epidural, epidural anaesthesia, epidural anesthesia

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

Adjective

2. epidural, extradural

on or outside the dura mater

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Epidural

see synonyms of epidural
adjective
1. Also: extradural
upon or outside the dura mater
noun
2. Also called: epidural anaesthesia
a. 
injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord
b. 
anaesthesia induced by this method

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Epidural

see synonyms of epidural
adjective
1. 
on or outside the dura mater
noun
2. 
anesthesia of the lower part of the body, by the epidural injection of a local anesthetic
: in full epidural anesthesia

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Epidural

see synonyms of epidural
adj.
Located on or over the dura mater.
n.
An injection into the epidural space of the spine.

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