Epidural Definition & Meaning

epidural
adjective
  1. on or outside the dura mater
noun
  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

"Epidural" in song lyrics

See how epidural is used in real songs:

  • "Suck my nuts pathetic squirrel, you somethin like an epidural"
    Dan-e-o — Locked
  • "side effects of epidural"
    AOL — AOL
  • "spinal epidural"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "epidural"

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