epidural anaesthesia
1.
(
noun
) 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
Synonyms:
epidural
,
epidural anesthesia
Related Words:
regional anaesthesia
,
regional anesthesia
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