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lumbar puncture

lumbar puncture A lumbar puncture is an invasive medical procedure in which a hollow needle is inserted between bones in the lower back to reach the space around the spinal cord.

A lumbar puncture is an invasive medical procedure in which a hollow needle is inserted between bones in the lower back to reach the space around the spinal cord. It is used to collect cerebrospinal fluid or to deliver medication.

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