Epidural
[ep-i-doo r-uh l, -dyoo r-] /ˌɛp ɪˈdʊər əl, -ˈdyʊər-/
adjective
1.
Anatomy. situated on or outside the dura mater.
noun
2.
Pharmacology. .
/ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl/
adjective
1.
Also extradural. upon or outside the dura mater
noun
2.
Also called epidural anaesthesia
adj.
1882, from epi- + dura (mater) (see dura mater). The noun meaning “injection into the epidural region” (usually during childbirth) is attested by 1970.
epidural ep·i·du·ral (ěp’ĭ-dur’əl, -dyur’-)
adj.
Located on or over the dura mater. n.
An injection into the epidural space of the spine.
epidural
(ěp’ĭ-dr’əl)
Adjective Located on or over the dura mater.
Noun An injection into the epidural space of the spine, as an epidural anesthetic.
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