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epidural

/ˌɛpɪˈdʊrəl/
ep · i · du · ral
Adverb:epidurally
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Plural:epidurals
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• noun

1

A regional anesthetic or analgesic injection administered into the epidural space of the spine to block pain in the lower body, especially during childbirth or surgery.

Example

"She requested an epidural during labor to help manage the pain of the contractions."

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• adjective

1

Situated upon, outside, or superficial to the dura mater, the tough outermost membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Example

"The anesthesiologist carefully inserted a thin catheter into the patient's epidural space."

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• Rhymes for epidural

• Nearby Words

epidemiology
epidendrum
epidermis
epidural
epigaea
epilator
epilepsy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a medical term combining the Greek prefix 'epi-' (upon or outside) with 'dura' (from the medieval Latin 'dura mater', meaning 'hard mother', the tough outermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Epidural. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/epidural
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