spinal tap
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But first, Atlantis Hospital referred the toddler to Euracare for pre-flight investigations, including an MRI and a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026
Through a PET scan and spinal tap, I saw the sticky, abnormal plaques associated with the disease building up in my brain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
If he looked ill enough, a spinal tap would be performed, during which he would be curled into a ball like a fetus.
From Slate ● Jan. 29, 2025
However, this requires a spinal tap with a cannula -- an invasive procedure with rare complications.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
I missed you.They did me a spinal tap.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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