spinal puncture meaning

UK US /ˈspaɪnəl ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ 4 syllables

spinal puncture (noun): removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Definition of spinal puncture

  1. removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

    Synonyms: lumbar puncture, spinal tap

    Type of: centesis

How to pronounce spinal puncture

spinal puncture is pronounced /ˈspaɪnəl ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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