1. (

• epidural_anesthesia ,
• epidural_anaesthesia ,
• epidural

) 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 ;

1. (

• epidural ,
• extradural

) on or outside the dura mater ;