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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