Lumbar Puncture Definition

noun
The insertion of a hollow needle beneath the arachnoid membrane of the spinal cord in the lumbar region to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes or to administer a drug.
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Noun

Singular:
lumbar puncture
Plural:
lumbar-punctures

Lumbar Puncture Sentence Examples

  • A lumbar puncture was taken which didn't show anything.

  • Examples include lumbar puncture (spinal tap), urine collection, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), additional blood tests, or electrocardiogram (ECG).

  • In the case of children under 18 months of age, a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) may be recommended to rule out meningitis because symptoms are often lacking or subtle in children of that age.

  • In some circumstances, a lumbar puncture to withdraw a small amount of CSF for analysis may lead to serious complications.

  • In people who have bleeding disorders, lumbar puncture can cause hemorrhage that can compress the spinal cord.

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