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epidural

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epidural
1. upon or outside the dura mater
2. 
a. injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord
b. anaesthesia induced by this method
epidural [¦ep·ə¦du̇r·əl]
(anatomy)
Located on or over the dura mater.
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