Lumbar Puncture (Noun)
Meaning
Removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor performed a lumbar puncture to collect cerebrospinal fluid for further analysis and diagnosis of the patient's condition.
- A lumbar puncture was necessary to relieve the pressure in the patient's spinal cord caused by the accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid.
- The medical team decided to conduct a lumbar puncture to administer medication directly into the spinal cord to treat the patient's severe back pain.
- The patient underwent a lumbar puncture to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for laboratory testing to determine the cause of her symptoms.
- A lumbar puncture was performed on the patient to inject a contrast dye into the spinal cord for imaging studies to diagnose a possible spinal cord injury.