spinal analgesia


spi·nal an·al·ge·si·a

euphemism for spinal anesthesia.

spi·nal an·es·the·si·a

(spī'năl an'es-thē'zē-ă) 1. Loss of sensation produced by injection of local anesthetic solution(s) into the spinal subarachnoid space. 2. Loss of sensation produced by disease of the spinal cord.
Synonym(s): spinal anaesthesia.