spinal tap meaning

UK /ˈspaɪnəl tæp/ US /ˈspaɪnəl tæp/ 3 syllables

spinal tap (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 tap

  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 puncture

    Type of: centesis

How to pronounce spinal tap

spinal tap is pronounced /ˈspaɪnəl tæp/ in British English and /ˈspaɪnəl tæp/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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