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neuraxial

adjective/njʊəˈræksiəl/

C2CEFR level
93/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

Relating to drug administration into or around the spinal cord and its coverings.

Neuraxial analgesia provided excellent pain relief during her prolonged labour.

Topic: Pharmacology in Medical English

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