EPIDURAL

epidural, extradural

(adjective) on or outside the dura mater

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

epidural (comparative more epidural, superlative most epidural)

(anatomy) Situated on or outside the dura mater.

Synonyms

• extradural

• peridural

Noun

epidural (plural epidurals)

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

Source: Wiktionary



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(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”


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