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Insertion of a needle into the spinal canal in order to obtain a sample of CSF and/or to inject special materials intrathecally.
Ãâó: www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/neuro/ms...
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| spinal tap |
A procedure used to isolate cerebrospinal fluid for evaluation or diagnosis of disease.
Ãâó: www.als.net/als101/glossary.asp
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| spinal tap |
Another term for a lumbar puncture.
Ãâó: www.ahrq.gov/data/hcup/factbk2/glossary.htm
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| spinal tap |
removal of a small amount of a fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord of microscopic examination for cancer cells or other conditions.
Ãâó: www.cancercenter.com/after-care-services/glossary....
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| spinal tap |
A procedure in which a short, narrow needle is placed between two lumbar vertebrae into the area where there is spinal fluid. The fluid is removed for testing. Back to top
Ãâó: www.uhmc.sunysb.edu/pediatrics/glossary.html
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