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Definition of 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.
Exact synonyms: Epidural, Epidural Anesthesia
Generic synonyms: Regional Anaesthesia, Regional Anesthesia
Generic synonyms: Regional Anaesthesia, Regional Anesthesia
Medical Definition of Epidural anaesthesia
1. Regional anaesthesia produced by injection of local anaesthetic solution into the peridural space. Synonym: peridural anaesthesia. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Epidural Anaesthesia
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