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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Blue Horizon treatments include injecting cells into an injured area of the body, an IV infusion of the cells for anti-aging effects, or in the case of treating brain injuries, a lumbar puncture.
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It is injected into the cerebrospinal fluid through a lumbar puncture.
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Currently, amyloid detection requires more invasive and expensive procedures like lumbar punctures or PET scans.
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Taylor began receiving a new treatment via lumbar puncture and saw immediate results.
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First Known Use of lumbar puncture
1895
Medical Dictionary
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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