[ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- on or around the dura mater, in particular (of an anaesthetic) introduced into the space around the dura mater of the spinal cord


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from epi- ‘upon’ + dura + -al

[ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an epidural anaesthetic, used especially in childbirth to produce loss of sensation below the waist


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: from epi- ‘upon’ + dura + -al