Epidural block
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| Epidural block | |
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| Term | Epidural block |
| Short definition | Epidural (EH-pih-DER-ul) Has to do with the space between the wall of the spinal canal and the lining of the spinal cord. An epidural injection is given into this space |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
epidural block - (pronounced) (EH-pih-DER-ul block) An injection of an anesthetic into the space between the wall of the spinal canal and the sheath of the spinal cord
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