Epidural Synonyms

ĕpĭ-do͝orəl, -dyo͝or-
Regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. epidural anesthesia
  2. epidural anaesthesia
On or outside the dura mater
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. extradural

Words Related to Epidural

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Epidural Sentence Examples

  • A single dose of epidural morphine may relieve pain for 12-24 hours.

  • Meningitis has been described, as has epidural abscess.

  • In women with patient controlled epidural analgesia only 69% did not need a top up.

  • In addition the epidural may be used for postoperative analgesia.

  • Furthermore, the epidural catheter can be used for post-operative analgesia.

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