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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epidural::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | epidural anaesthesia, epidural anesthesia |
| Type of | regional anaesthesia, regional anesthesia |
epidural::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | extradural |
