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1epidural
adjective epi·du·ral \ˌe-pi-ˈd(y)u̇r-əl\
Definition of EPIDURAL
: situated upon or administered or placed outside the dura mater <epidural anesthesia> <an epidural abscess>
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First Known Use of EPIDURAL
1882
Rhymes with EPIDURAL
2epidural
noun
medical : an injection of a substance into a person's spine to cause the lower part of the body to become unable to feel pain
Full Definition of EPIDURAL
: an injection of a local anesthetic into the space outside the dura mater of the spinal cord in the lower back region to produce loss of sensation especially in the abdomen or pelvic region
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First Known Use of EPIDURAL
1970
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