English Explanatory Dictionary

epidural

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Situated on or outside the dura mater.
  2. Of or pertaining to the space immediately outside the dura mater.
noun
  1. An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

Pronunciation

/ɛp.ɪˈdjʊə.ɹəl/ /ɛp.ɪˈdjɔː.ɹəl/ /ɛp.əˈd(j)ʊɹ.əl/ En-us-epidural.oga

Word forms

epidural more epidural most epidural epidurals

Etymology

From epi- + dural.

Synonyms

extradural peridural

Derived words

epidurally epiduro- nonepidural postepidural
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