Type: Term Pronunciation: ep′i-dū′răl Definitions: 1. On (or outside) the dura mater. [Usage note: epidural and extradural are nearly synonymous, with the exception that epidural implies immediate proximity to the dura mater, and extradural may be unconnected with it.] Synonyms: peridural
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- on or outside the dura mater
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A form of pain relief for labour in which anaesthetic is injected into the dural space around the spinal cord. An epidural numbs the lower body, decreasing or eliminating pain, and enabling the woman to save her strength for pushing. It can completely numb the lower body, however, so she may be unable to feel the contractions when it is time to pus
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Injection of a local anaesthetic (drug that prevents the sensation of pain) into the middle/lower back of a woman before she gives birth. The drug prevents the woman feeling pain from the chest level downwards.
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Given into the spinal fluid. An epidural anaesthetic is an anaesthetic given into the spinal fluid. Some cancer drugs are given this way.
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An epidural is an anaesthetic injection given into the epidural space that surrounds the spinal cord, especially during labour, to numb the lower half
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An injection of an anaesthetic substance into the epidural space of the spinal cord in order to produce epidural anaesthesia of the lower body
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Relating to the outermost membrane covering the spinal cord.
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Epidural: Outside the dura, the outermost, toughest, and most fibrous of the three membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord. An epidural hematoma is a collection of blood beneath the skull but outside the dura. Common Misspellings: epideral
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<anatomy> Situated within the spinal canal, on or outside the dura mater (tough membrane surrounding the spinal cord), synonyms are extradural and peridural. ... (16 Dec 1997) ...
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on or outside the dura mater
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(ep″ĭ-doo´rәl) situated upon or outside the dura mater.
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situated upon or outside the dura mater.
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The term epidural is often short for epidural analgesia, a form of regional analgesia involving injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can cause both a loss of sensation (anaesthesia) and a loss of pain (analgesia), by blocking the transmission of signals through nerves in or near the spinal cord. The e
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An anesthetic drug that is put into the epidrual space, a part of the spine near the spinal cord , that blocks the pain of contractions by numbing the lower body. The medicine is inserted through a catheter that is threaded through a needle. Generally, the epidural takes 20 – 45 minutes to take effect and will allow the mother to relax during chi
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adjective, Greek epi = upon, Latin dura = tough, hence, external to dura mater.
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Regional anaesthesia used during labour. An anaesthetic is injected into the epidural space in the lower spine.
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Having to do with the space between the wall of the spinal canal and the covering of the spinal cord. An epidural injection is given into this space.
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The term epidural is an adjective referring to the epidural space, part of the spinal canal in mammals. It is commonly used as a shorthand for epidural anaesthesia or epidural analgesia. However, it may also refer to: ...
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Above the dura referring to the placement of an anesthetic agent or other drug in the spinal canal.
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an epidural block; an injection through a catheter of a local anesthetic to relieve pain during labor, usually done at the lumbar level of the spine
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A local anaesthetic administered by injection into the area between the bones of the spine and the outer membrane covering the spinal cord.
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