ˌɛpəˈdurəɫ 
British ˌɛpəˈdjʊərəl
plural epidurals
medical
: an injection of a substance into a person's spine to cause the lower part of the body to become unable to feel pain
Many women undergoing childbirth are given epidurals.
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“Epidural.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/epidural. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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