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spinal block

American

noun

spinal anesthesia.
obstruction of the flow of spinal fluid by blockage of the spinal canal.

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Women in labour should be offered an alternative to an epidural spinal block injection, say new draft guidelines for the NHS.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2023

Louise was given a a spinal block for the operation which she said is now giving her continuous headaches.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2022

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