Spinal Tap (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 patient was scheduled to undergo a spinal tap to collect cerebrospinal fluid for analysis.
- Spinal tap was the next diagnostic procedure recommended by the doctor to check for meningitis.
- To confirm the presence of multiple sclerosis, a spinal tap was ordered to test for abnormalities in the cerebrospinal fluid.
- During the procedure, the patient's pain levels spiked when the doctor administered the spinal tap.
- She expressed relief that her doctor performed a spinal tap instead of more invasive tests for a more accurate diagnosis.