epidural
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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
Adjective
- On or outside the dura mater
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| 2 | neutral | 2 | 39 |
| 3 | empirical | 4 | 23 |
| 4 | spiral | 2 | 8 |
| 5 | procedural | 4 | 7 |
| 6 | neural | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | residual | 4 | 1 |
| 8 | epicurean | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | epidermal | 4 | 0 |
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| 11 | piedra | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | midura | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | durall | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | residuals | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | ural | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | spirals | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | repairable | 4 | 0 |
| 18 | pura | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | plurals | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | perineural | 4 | 0 |
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📰 This Word in the News:
Driving fitness after caudal epidural injection: a neurological perspective
Aug 31, 2026 Springer Nature Link
Aug 31, 2026 Springer Nature Link
Functional Outcome of Ultrasound-Guided Caudal Epidural Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection in Patients With Prolapsed Lumbar Intervertebral Disc (PLID) With Radiculopathy
Mar 13, 2026 The Cureus Journal of Medical Science
Mar 13, 2026 The Cureus Journal of Medical Science
Use of Delayed Pushing in Nulliparous Birthing Patients With an Epidural
May 17, 2026 American Academy Of Family Physicians | AAFP
May 17, 2026 American Academy Of Family Physicians | AAFP
Northern Norwegian Women Use Epidurals to A Much Lower Degree Than in The Rest of The Country
Apr 16, 2026 High North News
Apr 16, 2026 High North News
Accidental epidural catheter infusion of potassium chloride for postoperative analgesia: A case report
Jan 28, 2026 www.elsevier.com
Jan 28, 2026 www.elsevier.com
Use of Epidural in Childbirth Linked to Decreased Severe Maternal Morbidity
Feb 22, 2022 Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Feb 22, 2022 Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health