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epidural
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ep·i·du·ral  (p-drl, -dyr-)
adj.
Located on or over the dura mater.
n.
An injection into the epidural space of the spine.

epidural [ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also extradural upon or outside the dura mater
n
(Medicine / Surgery) Also called epidural anaesthesia
a.  injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord
b.  anaesthesia induced by this method
[from epi- + dur(a mater) + -al1]

epidural  (p-drl)
Adjective
Located on or over the dura mater.
Noun
An injection into the epidural space of the spine, as an epidural anesthetic.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.epidural - 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
regional anaesthesia, regional anesthesia - loss of sensation in a region of the body produced by application of an anesthetic agent to all the nerves supplying that region (as when an epidural anesthetic is administered to the pelvic region during childbirth)
Adj.1.epidural - on or outside the dura mater
Translations
epidural [ˌepɪˈdjʊərəl]
A. ADJepidural
B. N (also epidural anaesthetic) → (anestesia f) epidural f
epidural [ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl] npéridurale f
epidural
adjepidural
epidural [ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl]
1. adjepidurale

epidural [ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl]
1. adjepidurale


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As for Rebraca, he has had two epidurals and continues have a disc-related problem in his lower back.
In Birth Crisis, leading childbirth authority Sheila Kitzinger demonstrates how an increasingly technological approach to birth has resulted in more interventions--and more trauma: episiotomies, epidurals, and forceps deliveries leave many women feeling powerless and violated, which affects their ability to mother as well as their relationships with themselves and their partners.
There's more reliance on electronic fetal monitoring, greater acceptance of epidurals and more genetic testing before the twentieth week of pregnancy.
 
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