Epidural
Also called Epidural injection
AnesthesiologyObstetrics & GynecologyImportant
Injection of local anesthetic into the epidural space to block lower-body pain, used in labor analgesia and postoperative pain management.
Korean
경막외 마취(허리 마취)
척추 경막외 공간에 마취제를 주입하여 하체나 복부의 통증을 차단하는 마취 방법; 분만 시 흔히 사용.
French
Péridurale
Injection d'un anesthésique local dans l'espace épidural pour bloquer la douleur du bas du corps ; utilisée lors de l'accouchement et en analgésie postopératoire.
Word parts
epi-Prefix(Greek) Upon, above, overdur/oRoot(Latin) Dura mater (tough outer membrane of the brain and cord)-alSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to