epidural
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of epidural
1880–85; < epi- + dur(a mater) + -al 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Since I did not have an epidural with my first labor, I opted not to get an epidural.
From Slate • Jan. 11, 2026
A shortage of epidural kits in the UK is expected to last until at least March, the government's medicines regulator has warned.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025
The shortage arose after a major supplier stopped making epidural infusion bags, it is understood.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025
How effective do you think an epidural subsidy will be in reversing Japan’s declining birthrate?
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
McVay has said that Stafford received an epidural injection a few weeks ago, but on Tuesday he declined to specify if he had received another.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025
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