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EPIDURAL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word epidural. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word epidural. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EPIDURAL

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anaesthetic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or producing insensibility

noun

• a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

adjective satellite

• characterized by insensibility

analgesic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a medicine used to relieve pain

adjective satellite

• capable of relieving pain

anesthetic
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or producing insensibility

noun

• a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations

adjective satellite

• characterized by insensibility

anodyne
adjectiveadj
noun

• a medicine used to relieve pain

adjective satellite

• capable of relieving pain

numb
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• lacking sensation

• (followed by `to') not showing human feeling or sensitivity; unresponsive

• so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror; petrified

verb

• make numb or insensitive

numbing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing numbness or insensitivity

painkiller
nounn
noun

• a medicine used to relieve pain

painkilling
adjectiveadj
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extradural
adjectiveadj
adjective

• on or outside the dura mater

epidural anaesthesia
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery

epidural anesthesia
nounn
noun

• regional anesthesia resulting from injection of an anesthetic into the epidural space of the spinal cord; sensation is lost in the abdominal and genital and pelvic areas; used in childbirth and gynecological surgery

Best Hypernyms For EPIDURAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for epidural, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
analgesia anesthesia medication
Phrases (2)
regional anaesthesiaregional anesthesia

Alternatives for ANAESTHETIC

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