The word "epidural" refers to a medical procedure where medication is injected into a specific area near the spinal cord, helping to numb pain in a particular region of the body. Full definition
The controversy over the use of epidural for pain relief in childbirth is often related to the cascade of interventions that accompany this method of pain relief. (aimsireland.ie)
This study will include 36 people with spinal cord injuries who will be treated with epidural stimulation — a technique in which a device is used to apply electrical current to the spinal cord. (newscientist.com)
These positions became common as epidural anesthesia rates rose. (verywellfamily.com)