epidural anesthesia

n.
Anesthesia produced by the injection of a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine, inducing regional anesthesia from the abdomen or pelvis downward and used especially to control pain during childbirth.

n.

Regional anesthesia produced by injection of a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: 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
  Synonyms: epidural anesthesia, epidural

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