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lumbar puncture::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | spinal puncture, spinal tap |
| Type of | centesis |
Examples of lumbar puncture
lumbar puncture
Their CSF was sampled every hour for 36 hours, via a one-time lumbar puncture.
From the sciencedaily.com
To extract it, using a lumbar puncture, requires a considerable degree of dexterity.
From the newscientist.com
So they rushed me to hospital, did some brain scans and a lumbar puncture.
From the guardian.co.uk
The headaches are most commonly triggered by a lumbar puncture.
From the sciencedaily.com
A lumbar puncture may be used to diagnose or exclude meningitis.
From the en.wikipedia.org
If meningitis is suspected, a lumbar puncture is performed.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Meningitis is diagnosed by a lumbar puncture, or spinal tap.
From the suntimes.com
The diagnosis is generally confirmed with a CT scan of the head, or occasionally by lumbar puncture.
From the en.wikipedia.org
If fungal meningitis is suspected, the most secure diagnosis is made with a lumbar puncture or spinal tap.
From the healthland.time.com
