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Meaning of "epidural" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD EPIDURAL

From epi- + dur(a mater) + -al1.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF EPIDURAL

epidural  [ˌɛpɪˈdjʊərəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EPIDURAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Epidural can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EPIDURAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

epidural

Epidural

The term epidural is a simplified and all-inclusive term often used to refer to techniques such as epidural analgesia and epidural anaesthesia. The epidural route is frequently employed by certain physicians and nurse anaesthetists to administer diagnostic and therapeutic chemical substances, as well as certain analgesic and local anaesthetic agents. Epidural techniques frequently involve injection of drugs through a catheter placed into the epidural space. The injection can result in a loss of sensation—including the sensation of pain—by blocking the transmission of signals through nerve fibers in or near the spinal cord.

Definition of epidural in the English dictionary

The first definition of epidural in the dictionary is Also: extradural. upon or outside the dura mater. Other definition of epidural is Also called: epidural anaesthesia injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord. Epidural is also injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EPIDURAL


apertural
ˈæpəˌtjʊərəl
brachyural
ˌbrækɪˈjʊərəl
caesural
sɪˈzjʊərəl
caricatural
ˌkærɪkəˈtjʊərəl
dural
ˈdjʊərəl
epineural
ˌɛpɪˈnjʊərəl
extradural
ˌɛkstrəˈdjʊərəl
extramural
ˌɛkstrəˈmjʊərəl
fural
ˈfjʊərəl
intramural
ˌɪntrəˈmjʊərəl
mural
ˈmjʊərəl
myoneural
ˌmaɪəˈnjʊərəl
neural
ˈnjʊərəl
nonneural
ˌnɒnˈnjʊərəl
perineural
ˌpɛrɪˈnjʊərəl
photomural
ˌfəʊtəʊˈmjʊərəl
sensorineural
ˌsensərɪˈnjʊərəl
subdural
sʌbˈdjʊərəl
sural
ˈsjʊərəl
Ural
ˈjʊərəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EPIDURAL

epidermal
epidermic
epidermis
epidermoid
epidermolysis bullosa
epidiascope
epidictic
epididymal
epididymides
epididymis
epididymitis
epidiorite
epidosite
epidote
epidotic
epidotisation
epidotised
epidotization
epidotized
epidural anaesthesia

WORDS THAT END LIKE EPIDURAL

agricultural
architectural
behavioural
cross-cultural
cultural
horticultural
inaugural
intercultural
multicultural
natural
plural
police procedural
procedural
rural
sociocultural
structural
supernatural
ultrastructural
unnatural
unprocedural

Synonyms and antonyms of epidural in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «epidural» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EPIDURAL

Find out the translation of epidural to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of epidural from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «epidural» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

硬膜外
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

epidural
570 millions of speakers

English

epidural
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एपीड्यूरल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فوق الجافية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эпидуральная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

epidural
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

epidural
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

péridurale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Epidural
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Epiduralanästhesie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

硬膜外麻酔
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경막 외
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Epidural
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngoài màng cứng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இவ்விடைவெளி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एपिड्यूरल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

epidural
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

epidurale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zewnątrzoponowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

епідуральна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

epidurala
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

επισκληρίδιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

epidurale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

epidural
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

epidural
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of epidural

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIDURAL»

The term «epidural» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.207 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EPIDURAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «epidural» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «epidural» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about epidural

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EPIDURAL»

Discover the use of epidural in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to epidural and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Epidural Without Guilt: Childbirth Without Pain
Epidural Without Guilt is the only book that takes the fear and mystery out of pain relief for childbirth.
Gilbert J. Grant, 2010
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Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia
Keeping up with the growing application of spinal and epidural anesthesia calls for a highly practical text--one that gives you a solid footing in this increasingly dynamic specialty. Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia is just such a resource.
‎2006
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The Epidural Book: A Woman's Guide to Anesthesia for Childbirth
The Epidural Book fully explains anesthesia used during labor and vaginal delivery or C-section, with an emphasis on epidurals.
Richard Siegenfeld, 2012
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Epidural Anaesthesia: Images, Problems and Solutions
Epidural Anaesthesia: Images, Problems and Solutions brings together the most comprehensive collection of post-block epidurograms in the world into a single volume.
Clive Collier, 2012
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Infections of the Central Nervous System
LOCATION OF SPINAL EPIDURAL ABSCESSES IN 814 PATIENTS Location No. of Patients (%) Cervical Cervicothoracic Thoracic Thoracolumbar Lumbar Lumbosacral Sacral Cervicothoracolumbar Thoracolumbosacral TOTAL 161 ( 19.8) ...
W. Michael Scheld, Richard J. Whitley, Christina M. Marra, 2004
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Clinical Anesthesia
CHRISTOPHER M. BERNARDS ANATOMY Vertebrae Ligaments Epidural Space Meninges Cerebrospinal Fluid Spinal Cord TECHNIQUE Needles Sedation Spinal Anesthesia Continuous Spinal Anesthesia Epidural Anesthesia Continuous ...
Paul G. Barash, 2009
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Rebhun's Diseases of Dairy Cattle
Provide anesthesia for surgical procedures involving the perineum (e.g., Caslick's surgery) The site of caudal epidural anesthesia is the space between the first and second caudal (CA1-CA2) vertebrae. Usually this space is identifiable as the ...
Thomas J. Divers, Simon Francis Peek, 2008
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Lippincott's Nursing Procedures
EQUIPMENT Placement of a permanent epidural catheter An epidural catheter is implanted beneath the patient's skin and inserted near the spinal cord at the first lumbar (L1) interspace. For temporary analgesic therapy (less than 1 week), the ...
‎2009
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Practical Pain Management
TRIAL There are several ways of performing the preimplant trial: single injection versus infusion and epidural versus intrathecal. The single-injection method is unfortunately very popular, and more than half of all trials are performed with this  ...
C. David Tollison, John R. Satterthwaite, Joseph W. Tollison, 2002
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Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management Secrets
What are epidural, extradural, intrathecal, subarachnoid, and spinal anesthesia techniques? The terms epidural and extradural anesthesia are used interchangeably. Both refer to the placement of an anesthetic solution upon (epi-) or outside ...
Stephen A. Greene, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EPIDURAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term epidural is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sanjay Gupta: I Screwed Up in IDing Nepali Girl in CNN Report
So an epidural hematoma, which is a blood clot on the brain, is a common injury. Those girls both had right-side-of-the-brain epidural ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
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The effects of adding epinephrine to ropivacaine for popliteal nerve …
Several studies find a decrease in C max and an increase in t max as result of adding epinephrine to ropivacaine for epidural [5], [6], caudal [7] ... «BMC Blogs Network, Jul 15»
3
Facing the heat in the city of lights
An epidural, or shot to my spinal column, has relieved most of the pain. I did make one major traveling mistake in which I should have known ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Jul 15»
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At the Helm: BEE aware and BEE prepared!
If you are allergic to bee stings and certain insect bites it's best to contact your doctor for an Epidural Pen, also known as an EpiPen, which you ... «Valley morning Star, Jul 15»
5
Zacks: Brokerages Give Average Rating of "Strong Buy" to Nevro …
The electrical pulses are conveyed by small electrodes placed in the epidural space and connected to a battery-powered generator implanted ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
6
Midwives and medics make it work
The theatre made ready just in case, then the combination of medical augmentation, gel and IV syntocinon, followed by epidural, low forceps, ... «New Zealand Doctor Online, Jul 15»
7
Accuser takes stand on Day 1 in attempted murder trial
Treves told the court that the man suffered an acute blood clot between his brain and skull, called epidural hematoma. He called the condition ... «The Daily Nonpareil, Jul 15»
8
THE PARENT TRIP: Nora and Sam Quinn of Woodlyn
Nora's labor continued long enough for her to get an epidural, snatch some sleep, and wake up ready to push. She remembers Sam and the ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
9
Career Spotlight: What I Do as an Anesthesiologist
It's amazing to see how something as simple as an epidural can help a pregnant patient get through labor a little bit easier. It's nice to walk ... «Lifehacker, Jul 15»
10
Is the Question on This West Hartford Kindergarten Form Really …
This was one of those things that is hotly debated -- whether you should have a natural birth, or vaginal birth, or an epidural, or not an epidural, ... «WNPR News, Jul 15»

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