Spinal 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 medical team prepared for a spinal puncture to determine the cause of the patient's persistent headaches.
- During the procedure, a doctor inserted a thin needle between two vertebrae in the lumbar region for spinal puncture.
- She opted for spinal puncture instead of more invasive imaging techniques to assess the buildup of fluid around her spine.
- As the local anesthesia took effect, the anesthesiologist successfully performed a spinal puncture and began draining the fluid.
- Results of the spinal puncture provided doctors with critical insights into her meningitis diagnosis.