What is another word for epidural?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛpɪdjˌʊ͡əɹə͡l] (IPA) 
Epidural is a medical term that refers to the administration of anesthesia into the epidural space in the spine. Some of the synonyms for the word "epidural" include nerve block, spinal anesthesia, and epidural block. Nerve block is a technique that involves the injection of an anesthetic agent into the nerves that provide sensation to a particular area of the body. Spinal anesthesia is a type of regional anesthesia that involves the injection of an anesthetic agent into the cerebrospinal fluid in the spinal canal. Epidural block, on the other hand, is a technique that involves the injection of an anesthetic agent into the epidural space that surrounds the spinal cord. All these terms are widely used in medical practice, and their usage depends on the specific technique used to achieve anesthesia and analgesia.
