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spinal puncture

DEFINITIONS OF: spinal puncture

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n removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

Synonyms:
lumbar puncture, spinal tap
Type of:
centesis
(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
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