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Noun
Plural for 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
“After experiencing severe headaches and confusion, the doctor ordered a lumbar puncture to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for analysis and to assess whether there was any increased intracranial pressure.”
