lumbar puncture
Definition of lumbar puncture
: puncture of the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region of the spinal cord to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid or inject anesthetic drugs
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First Known Use of lumbar puncture
1895
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lumbar puncture
Medical Definition of lumbar puncture
: puncture of the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region of the spinal cord to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid or inject anesthetic drugs—called also spinal tap
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