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epidural meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of epidural at MeaningMonkey.org. epidural meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.EPIDURAL noun
Definition of epidural (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
- synonyms: epidural anaesthesia, epidural anesthesia
EPIDURAL adjective
Definition of epidural (adjective)
- on or outside the dura mater
- synonyms: extradural
Source: Princeton University Wordnet