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Lumbar puncture

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lumbar puncture
n. Abbr. LP
Puncture into the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Also called rachicentesis, rachiocentesis, spinal puncture, spinal tap.
Lumbar puncture
A procedure in which the doctor inserts a small needle into the spinal cavity in the lower back to withdraw some spinal fluid for testing. Also known as a "spinal tap."
Mentioned in: Arteriovenous Malformations, Botulism, Central Nervous System Infections, Cryptococcosis, Leukemias, Chronic, Rabies, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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