Definition of epidural

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Definition of epidural

  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. epidural anaesthesia
    2. epidural anesthesia
  • on or outside the dura mater (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. extradural

See definition of epidural in Merriam Webster