spinal block

noun

1. spinal anesthesia.
2. obstruction of the flow of spinal fluid by blockage of the spinal canal.

Example Sentences

Women in labour should be offered an alternative to an epidural spinal block injection, say new draft guidelines for the NHS.

From BBC

Louise was given a a spinal block for the operation which she said is now giving her continuous headaches.

From BBC

So has anesthesia, which now usually relies on a combination of treatments like a regional spinal block and peripheral nerve block together with a pain-relief cocktail that is injected directly into the local wound, Dr. Meere said.

From New York Times

I was due to have a spinal block procedure on Thursday.

From BBC

The idea is to keep them relaxed while their procedure is carried out under spinal block anesthesia.

From The Guardian