Synonyms of epidural

Noun


1. epidural anesthesia, epidural anaesthesia, epidural, regional anesthesia, regional anaesthesia

usage: 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


1. epidural, extradural

usage: on or outside the dura mater

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Definition and meaning of epidural (Dictionary)