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lumbar puncture
nurs.
腰椎穿刺
surg.
腰椎穿刺
术
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lumbar puncture
med.
A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower region of the spinal cord to collect cerebrospinal fluid
CSF
. The CSF is examined in a laboratory to diagnose and monitor certain infections. A spinal tap may also be performed to inject drugs or to reduce spinal fluid pressure.
see also
cerebrospinal fluid
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