| lumbar puncture |
A diagnostic procedure that uses a hollow needle (canula) to penetrate the spinal canal at the level of third-fourth or fourth-fifth lumbar vertebrae to remove cerebrospinal fluid for analysis. This procedure is used to examine the cerebrospinal fluid for changes in composition that are characteristic of MS (eg, elevated white cell count, elevated protein content, the presence of oligoclonal bands).
출처: www.zdmu.ac.ir/learn/msc/ms03.htm
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| lumbar puncture |
A diagnostic procedure that involves inserting a needle into the spine and taking a sample of spinal fluid for examination. Also called a spinal tap.
출처: www.harthosp.org/cancer/glossary.html
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| lumbar puncture |
A procedure for removing spinal fluid from the space that surrounds the spinal cord using a needle inserted through two vertebrae in the lower part of the back. Fluid samples drip out the needle when the obturator is removed and are collected in sterile tubes and examined for evidence of leukemia or lymphoma. This technique can be used to administer anti-cancer drugs to either prevent or treat leukemia or lymphoma of the coverings of the central nervous system. ...
출처: www.cllinfo.com/Glossary/glossary_L.html
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| lumbar spine |
The five bones or vertebrae of the spine in the region of the lower back, the strongest part of the spine.
출처: calder.med.miami.edu/pointis/glossary.html
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| lumbar spinal stenosis |
Narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back usually due to overgrowth of bone or ligaments of the spinal bones. Such narrowing can cause pressure on the nerves to the leg which may lead to pain, trouble walking, sensory or bladder symptoms. If symptoms are severe, then decompression of the spine may be necessary.
출처: www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/conditions/
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