Spinal tap
Spinal tap noun - Removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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Synonyms for Spinal tap
Spinal puncture is a synonym for spinal tap. In some cases you can use "Spinal puncture" instead a noun phrase "Spinal tap".
Spinal puncture
Spinal puncture noun - Removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
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Synonyms for Spinal puncture
Spinal tap is a synonym for spinal puncture. You can use "Spinal tap" instead a noun phrase "Spinal puncture".
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