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lumbar puncture
A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower region of the spinal cord to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The CSF is examined in a laboratory to diagnose and monitor certain infections. A spinal tap may also be performed to inject drugs or to reduce spinal fluid pressure.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Soins de santé
- Catégorie : Prévention et traitement du SIDA
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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Créateur
- Joseph Floyd
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