lumbar puncture Synonyms
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lumbar puncture Meaning
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lumbar puncture (n)
removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
lumbar puncture Sentence Examples
- The lumbar puncture revealed elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
- The patient underwent a lumbar puncture for diagnostic purposes.
- The lumbar puncture needle was carefully inserted into the patient's lower back.
- The lumbar puncture yielded clear, colorless cerebrospinal fluid.
- The doctor used a lumbar puncture to collect a sample of the patient's cerebrospinal fluid.
- A lumbar puncture can help diagnose meningitis, encephalitis, and other neurological conditions.
- The results of the lumbar puncture indicated a bacterial infection.
- The patient experienced discomfort during the lumbar puncture procedure.
- The doctor explained that a lumbar puncture is a relatively safe procedure.
- The lumbar puncture procedure was completed without any complications.
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removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
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The lumbar puncture revealed elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
The patient underwent a lumbar puncture for diagnostic purposes.
The lumbar puncture needle was carefully inserted into the patient's lower back.
The lumbar puncture yielded clear, colorless cerebrospinal fluid.
