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How to say: epidural
Spelling:
Epidural
Syllables
epidural
US accent
/ˈɛpɪdʒˌuːɹəl/
UK accent
/ˈɛpɪdjˌʊəɹəl/
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Definition
Definition — 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