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épidural — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • epidural noun An injection of anesthetic into the lower spine, commonly used to relieve pain during childbirth.

Senses

épidural is used for these senses in English:

  • epidural (anatomy, relational) Situated on or outside the dura mater.

epidural — full definition

  1. noun An injection of anesthetic into the lower spine, commonly used to relieve pain during childbirth.
  2. adjective Located on or around the outer covering of the spinal cord.

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