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epidural

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdʊr.əl/

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adjective

/ˌɛp.ɪˈdʊr.əl/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к эпидуральному пространству в позвоночном канале, часто используется для описания типа регионарной анестезии, вводимой путем инъекции в эту область.

Relating to the epidural space in the spinal canal, often used to describe a type of regional anesthesia administered via injection into that area.

  1. Located on or outside the dura materC1formalmedical

    Relating to the space or region on or outside the dura mater, the outermost membrane covering the brain and spinal cord.

    ruЭпидуральный

    • The surgeon performed an epidural injection to relieve the patient's back pain.
    • Epidural anesthesia is commonly used during childbirth.
    • The doctor explained the risks of an epidural hematoma.

    Synonymsextradural

    Antonymssubdural

Forms
  • more epidural comparative form
  • most epidural superlative form

noun

/ˌep.ɪˈdjʊə.rəl/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий вид регионарной анестезии, достигаемый путем введения анестетика в эпидуральное пространство спинного мозга, часто используемый во время родов и гинекологических операций для блокировки чувствительности в области живота, половых органов и таза.

A medical noun referring to a type of regional anesthesia achieved by injecting an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord, commonly used during childbirth and gynecological surgery to block sensation in the abdominal, genital, and pelvic areas.

  1. B2formalmedical

    A type of regional anesthesia achieved by injecting an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord, resulting in loss of sensation in the abdominal, genital, and pelvic areas; commonly used during childbirth and gynecological surgery.

    ruЭпидуральная анестезия

    • She requested an epidural during labor to manage the pain.
    • The anesthesiologist administered the epidural before the surgery.
    • Epidurals are widely used for pain relief in childbirth.

    Synonymsepidural anesthesia

Forms
  • epidurals plural form
  • epidurals' possessive plural form
  • epidural's possessive singular form