Origin: Latin suffix -al
Epidural has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:
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
An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.
on or outside the dura mater
Situated on or outside the dura mater.