lumbar puncture
US /ˈlʌm.bɑːr ˌpʌŋk.tʃər/
UK /ˈlʌm.bɑːr ˌpʌŋk.tʃər/
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腰椎穿刺
a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower part of the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes or to administer medication
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The doctor performed a lumbar puncture to test for meningitis.
医生进行了腰椎穿刺以检测脑膜炎。
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A lumbar puncture can help diagnose various neurological conditions.
腰椎穿刺有助于诊断各种神经系统疾病。