(spinal) epidural space

[TA]

fat-filled space immediately external to the dura mater ensheathing the spinal cord; contains the internal vertebral (epidural) venous plexus, and is the target site for epidural anesthesia.

Synonym(s): spatium peridurale ☆

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articular head
balanced anesthesia
basal anesthesia
block anesthesia
caudal anesthesia
caudal canal
central anesthesia
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cervical spondylosis
continuous epidural anesthesia
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danger space
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