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Definition of Spinal tap
1. 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. Noun. (medicine colloquial): 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Spinal tap
1. A diagnostic procedure where a sterile needle is introduced into the lower spine (L2) to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes. Chemical analysis, cellular analysis and CSF pressure can all be measured with this procedure. This test can aid in the diagnosis of meningitis, subarachnoid haemorrhage and multiple sclerosis. (27 Sep 1997)
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Literary usage of Spinal tap
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Status of Efforts to Identify Persian Gulf War Syndrome edited by Christopher Shays (1999)
"His neurological problems were not evaluated despite recommendations from the
Mayo clinic for a repeat spinal tap. This was deemed unnecessary by Dr. Chung. ..."
2. Annual Report (1917)
"... nails 1 Incision and drainage 12 Normal deliveries 4 Oophorectomy 1 Prolapsed
rectum 2 Peritonitis 1 Cyst 2 spinal tap 4 Salpingectomy 1 Tendon (suture) ..."
3. Emil Von Behring: Infectious Disease, Immunology, Serum Therapy by Derek S. Linton (2005)
"... but he also had to perform a spinal tap and then inject several hundred AE of
antitoxin into the spinal cord. Although numerous other procedures gained ..."
4. Emil Von Behring: Infectious Disease, Immunology, Serum Therapy by Derek S. Linton (2005)
"... but he also had to perform a spinal tap and then inject several hundred AE of
antitoxin into the spinal cord. Although numerous other procedures gained ..."
5. A Practical Text-book of Infection, Immunity, and Specific Therapy: With by John Albert Kolmer (1915)
"Occasionally a patient improves clinically and the amount of cerebrospinal fluid
becomes very scanty, the spinal tap being dry, although it is certain that ..."
6. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"The diagnosis is made from the typical history and course and from a spinal tap
showing a characteristic elevation of the protein level of the fluid without ..."
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