epidural
epidural · epidurals
An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially…An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.
UK/ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/US/ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/
» She gave birth with an epidural.
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1 sensesAn injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.
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
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1 sentencesShe gave birth with an epidural.
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plural: epiduralsSynonyms
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- 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 anesthesiaepidural anaesthesia