epidural
/,ɛpɪ'djʊərəl/
nounadjective
8 letters4 syllables11 points in Scrabble®14 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1
ADJECTIVERegional 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.
1
On or outside the dura mater.
WORD FORMS
Starts withE
Ends withL
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Words With Friends®14 points
Double word22 points
Triple word33 points
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Starts & ends withE … L
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