As adjectives the difference between epidural and nonepidural
is that epidural is situated on or outside the dura mater while nonepidural is not epidural.
As a noun epidural
is an injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.
epidural
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(anatomy) Situated on or outside the dura mater.
Synonyms
* extradural
* peridural
Derived terms
* epidurally
Noun
(
en noun)
(medicine) An injection of anaesthetic into the epidural space of the spine, especially associated with pain relief during childbirth.