Epidural Definition

ĕpĭ-do͝orəl, -dyo͝or-
epidurals
adjective
On or outside the dura mater.
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noun
Anesthesia, usually of the lower part of the body, by the epidural injection of a local anesthetic.
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Other Word Forms of Epidural

Noun

Singular:
epidural
Plural:
epidurals

Origin of Epidural

  • From epi- + dura (mater) + -al.

    From Wiktionary

Epidural Sentence Examples

  • A single dose of epidural morphine may relieve pain for 12-24 hours.

  • Meningitis has been described, as has epidural abscess.

  • In women with patient controlled epidural analgesia only 69% did not need a top up.

  • In addition the epidural may be used for postoperative analgesia.

  • Furthermore, the epidural catheter can be used for post-operative analgesia.

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Words Starting With

EEPEPI

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Words Starting With E and Ending With L

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With E8 Letter Words Ending With L