척수나 뇌를 싸고 있는 경막의 바깥쪽에 위치하거나 그곳에 작용하는.
Relating to the space on or around the dura mater, particularly concerning the administration of anesthesia.
예문:
"The surgeon carefully identified the epidural space before inserting the needle."
"An epidural hematoma requires immediate medical attention to relieve pressure on the brain."
통증 완화를 위해 척추 경막외 공간에 주입하는 마취제 또는 그 시술.
An anesthetic injection into the epidural space of the spine, commonly used to alleviate pain during childbirth.
예문:
"She decided to have an epidural after several hours of intense labor."
"The anesthesiologist administered the epidural once the patient reached four centimeters dilation."