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Meaning of SPINAL PUNCTURE
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Definition:
[n]
removal
by
centesis
of
fluid
from
the
subarachnoid
space
of
the
lumbar
region
of
the
spinal
cord
for
diagnostic
or
therapeutic
purposes
 
Synonyms:
lumbar puncture
,
spinal tap
 
See Also:
centesis
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