Associations to the word «Epidural»

Wiktionary

EPIDURAL, adjective. (anatomy) Situated on or outside the dura mater.
EPIDURAL, noun. (medicine) An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.

Dictionary definition

EPIDURAL, noun. 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, adjective. On or outside the dura mater.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche