Epidural
WordNet
adjective
(1) On or outside the dura mater
noun
(2) 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
WiktionaryText
Noun
- An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.