Sentence examples for lumbar puncture from inspiring English sources

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'lumbar puncture' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to refer to a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect spinal fluid. For example, "The doctor recommended a lumbar puncture for the patient to get a better diagnosis."

Dictionary

lumbar puncture

noun

A diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.

synonyms

spinal tap

spinal puncture

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It's time for your lumbar puncture.' "Thank Christ for that.

The Guardian

Her doctors collected a number of samples, including cerebrospinal fluid from a lumbar puncture.

The New Yorker

Lumbar puncture.

The Journal of Headache and Pain

Lumbar puncture(s).

International Journal of Emergency Medicine

No lumbar puncture was ever completed.

The Journal of Headache and Pain

Catheter angiography and lumbar puncture were performed if patients agreed.

The Journal of Headache and Pain

Catheter angiography and lumbar puncture were performed with patients consent.

The Journal of Headache and Pain

Therefore, a lumbar puncture was not performed in our patient.

Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection

Lumbar puncture was recommended but could not be performed.

Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection

Lumbar puncture was performed in 57 (89%) patients.

Annals of Intensive Care

Lumbar puncture revealed pleocytosis with polymorphonuclear cells (Fig. 1).

Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection

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