An invasive procedure in which a hollow needle is introduced through an intervertebral space in the lower back to access the subarachnoid space in order to sample cerebrospinal fluid or to administer medication.
Synonyms: Spinal Tap lumbar puncture Lumbar Puncture LP spinal tap
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ALT DEFINITION
A procedure in which a thin needle called a spinal needle is put into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid or to give drugs.