Sekirov Dictionary

epidural

UK /ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/US /ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/

adjective 2
noun 1
forms 3

adjective2

Situated on or outside the dura mater.
•
Of or pertaining to the space immediately outside the dura mater.
- Epidural anesthesia is commonly used for pain relief during childbirth.

noun1

An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

forms

epidurals · more epidural · most epidural

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