epidural

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Synonyms: epidermal, epural, epineural, epidurals, epimeral, peridural, epicureal

Antonyms: epidermal, epural, epineural, epidurals, epimeral, peridural, epicureal

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|anatomy|relational}} [[situated|Situated]] on or outside the [[dura mater]].
2. {{lb|en|medicine|relational}} Of or pertaining to the [[space]] immediately outside the [[dura mater]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|medicine}} An [[injection]] of [[anaesthetic]] into the [[#Adjective|epidural]] space of the [[spine]], especially associated with [[pain relief]] during [[childbirth]].

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