Definition of Epidural

1. Noun. 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.

Exact synonyms: Epidural Anaesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia
Generic synonyms: Regional Anaesthesia, Regional Anesthesia

2. Adjective. On or outside the dura mater.
Exact synonyms: Extradural
Partainyms: Dura Mater, Dura Mater

Definition of Epidural

1. an injection to produce loss of sensation [n -S]

Medical Definition of Epidural

1. Situated within the spinal canal, on or outside the dura mater (tough membrane surrounding the spinal cord), synonyms are extradural and peridural. (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epidural

epididymis
epididymis
epididymitis
epididymitis
epididymitises
epididymo-orchitis
epididymoplasty
epididymotomy
epididymovasectomy
epididymovasostomy
epidote
epidote
epidotes
epidotic
epidural (current term)
epidural (current term)
epidurals
epidural abscess
epidural anaesthesia
epidural anaesthesia
epidural anaesthetic
epidural anesthesia
epidural block
epidural cavity
epidural haematoma
epidural injection
epidural meningitis
epidural neoplasms
epidural space
epidurography

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