lumbar puncture
noun
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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Also called spinal tap.
Origin of lumbar puncture
First recorded in 1890–95
Words nearby lumbar puncture
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British Dictionary definitions for lumbar puncture
lumbar puncture
noun
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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Medical definitions for lumbar puncture
lumbar puncture
n.
Puncture into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.rachicentesis rachiocentesis spinal puncture spinal tap
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Scientific definitions for lumbar puncture
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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