lumbar puncture

Definition / meaning of lumbar puncture

A procedure in which a thin needle called a spinal needle is put into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid or to give drugs. Also called spinal tap.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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