spinal tap

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von spinal tap im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch: spinal dokunun

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von spinal tap im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: : 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; {i} British heavy metal band; a special needle is placed into the lower back, into the spinal canal This is the area around the spinal cord The pressure in the spinal canal and brain can then be measured A small amount of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) can be removed and sent for testing to determine if there is an infection or other problems CSF is the fluid that bathes your child's brain and spinal cord; a diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted in the lower lumbar section of the vertebral canal to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid; {i} procedure in which fluid is removed from the lower region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes (Medicine); A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the space surrounding the spinal cord in order to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid The cerebrospinal fluid is then analyzed in a laboratory for evidence of disease Also called a lumbar puncture; n Insertion of a needle between two lumbar vertebrae into the spinal cord in order to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosis or to introduce medication Also called lumbar puncture; —Another term for a lumbar puncture; removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes; removal of a small amount of a fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord of microscopic examination for cancer cells or other conditions; A medical procedure where spinal fluid is extracted from the lower back by inserting a needle between the vertebrae
spinal taps: plural form of spinal tap