Definitions for lumbar puncture
lum·bar punc·ture

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1. lumbar puncture, spinal puncture, spinal tapnoun

   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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1. lumbar puncturenoun

   A diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.

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1. Lumbar puncture

   Lumbar puncture (LP), also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing. The main reason for a lumbar puncture is to help diagnose diseases of the central nervous system, including the brain and spine. Examples of these conditions include meningitis and subarachnoid hemorrhage. It may also be used therapeutically in some conditions. Increased intracranial pressure (pressure in the skull) is a contraindication, due to risk of brain matter being compressed and pushed toward the spine. Sometimes, lumbar puncture cannot be performed safely (for example due to a severe bleeding tendency). It is regarded as a safe procedure, but post-dural-puncture headache is a common side effect if a small atraumatic needle is not used.The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia using a sterile technique. A hypodermic needle is used to access the subarachnoid space and collect fluid. Fluid may be sent for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis. Using ultrasound to landmark may increase success.Lumbar puncture was first introduced in 1891 by the German physician Heinrich Quincke.

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1. lumbar puncture

   A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a medical procedure where a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spine (the lumbar region) to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing. This fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord and can be used to detect a wide range of conditions such as infections, bleeding in the brain, or diseases of the nervous system.

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1. Lumbar puncture

   A lumbar puncture is a diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure that is performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or very rarely as a treatment to relieve increased intracranial pressure.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lumbar puncture
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lumbar_Puncture
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumbar_Puncture
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=lumbar puncture