lumbar puncture
- Medicine/Medical. puncture into the arachnoid membrane of the spinal cord, in the lumbar region, and withdrawal of spinal fluid, performed for diagnosis of the fluid, injection of dye for imaging, or administration of anesthesia or medication.
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Origin of lumbar puncture
First recorded in 1890–95
Also called spinal tap.
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lumbar puncture
- med insertion of a hollow needle into the lower region of the spinal cord to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid, introduce drugs, etc
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lumbar puncture
- Puncture into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.rachicentesis rachiocentesis spinal puncture spinal tap
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lumbar puncture
- The insertion of a hollow needle beneath the arachnoid membrane of the spinal cord in the lumbar region to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes or to administer medication.
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