noun
epidural block
Medical procedure in which anesthetic is injected into the epidural space to block pain, commonly used during childbirth or for chronic back pain.
分娩時に硬膜外ブロックを希望する妊婦が増えている。
More pregnant women are requesting an epidural block during delivery.
腰痛の治療として硬膜外ブロック注射が行われることがある。
Epidural block injections are sometimes performed as a treatment for back pain.