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Meanings of spinal puncture in English
Portuguese
punção lombar 
Removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Synonyms
Examples for "lumbar puncture"
Examples for "lumbar puncture"
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A diagnostic evaluation including magnetic resonance imaging and lumbar puncture was unrevealing.
2
The results of a lumbar puncture showed baby Isla had bacterial meningitis.
3
Participants were evaluated clinically and underwent PiB PET imaging and lumbar puncture.
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Conclusion: occurrence of post-dural puncture headache after lumbar puncture in children is rare.
5
A lumbar puncture was performed if a child was 12 months or less.
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The agency said close monitoring without a spinal tap remains an equally valid option.
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The revised guidance essentially gives their doctors the go-ahead to perform a spinal tap.
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A spinal tap showed the presence of Aspergillus fumigatus.
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A spinal tap and MRI finally revealed the culprit.
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In all cases, a lumbar puncture ( spinal tap) was performed.