noun
- plural of epidural; injections of anesthetic medication into the space surrounding the spinal cord, commonly used during childbirth or surgery to numb pain in the lower body
Usage: medical term; commonly used in obstetrics and anesthesiology
Examples
- Many women choose epidurals to manage pain during labor.
- The anesthesiologist administered epidurals to several patients before surgery.
- Epidurals are one of the most common pain relief options in modern childbirth.
- The hospital offers both epidurals and other pain management techniques.
- Doctors discussed the risks and benefits of epidurals with the patient before the procedure.