noun.
An injection into the epidural space of the spine.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Situated upon the dura mater: as, the epidural space, an interval between the periosteum which lines the spinal canal and the dura mater of the spinal cord.
noun.
An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
adjective.
on or outside the dura mater
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
Word Usage
""There's no way to clean up after, the epidural is a bitch to administer in such tight quarters and they don't even make maternity space suits.""