Lumbar puncture

noun

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.

Synonyms

LP spinal tap spinal puncture lumbotomy cephalocentesis centesis l-spine cystocentesis filipuncture celiocentesis lumpectomy pneumocentesis

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