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Meaning of LUMBAR PUNCTURE
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Definition:
[n]
removal
by
centesis
of
fluid
from
the
subarachnoid
space
of
the
lumbar
region
of
the
spinal
cord
for
diagnostic
or
therapeutic
purposes
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Synonyms:
spinal puncture
,
spinal tap
See Also:
centesis
Medical Dictionary
Definition:
A procedure in which a needle is put into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid or to give anticancer drugs intrathecally. Also called a spinal tap.
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