epidural anesthesia
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Definition
Noun: * A type of regional anesthesia achieved by injecting anesthetic medication into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. This blocks nerve signals, resulting in a loss of sensation in specific regions of the body, particularly the abdomen, genitals, and pelvic area. It is commonly used to provide pain relief during childbirth and for various gynecological surgical procedures.
Usage
- Medical Procedure: The term is used to describe the specific anesthetic technique and the state of analgesia it produces.
- The patient requested epidural anesthesia for pain management during labor.
- The success of the epidural anesthesia meant she felt no pain during the cesarean section.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is often shortened informally to "an epidural."
- "Did you get an epidural?" "Yes, the epidural anesthesia worked very well."
Variants and Related Words
- Epidural (noun/adjective): A common shorthand for epidural anesthesia. As an adjective, it describes anything related to the epidural space or this procedure (e.g., epidural injection, epidural catheter).
- Epidural block: A synonym emphasizing the blocking of nerve signals.
- Regional anesthesia: The broader category of anesthesia that numbs a large part of the body, which includes epidural anesthesia.
- Spinal anesthesia: A related but distinct technique involving injection into the cerebrospinal fluid.
Synonyms
- Epidural block
- Peridural anesthesia (a less common variant)
Related Phrases
- To have/get/receive an epidural (anesthesia): The standard phrasing for undergoing this procedure.
- She decided to have epidural anesthesia.
- Epidural space: The anatomical target for the injection.
- Epidural catheter: The small tube left in place to provide continuous medication.
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