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spinal tap: see spinal puncture spinal puncture, surgical penetration of the spinal canal by a hollow needle introduced between two of the lumbar vertebrae. The arrangement permits injection of antibiotics or anesthetics (see anesthesia ) as well as dyes to facilitate X-ray studies. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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While other researchers have used spinal taps to provide a snapshot of amyloid-beta concentrations (SN: 2/18/06, p. Two players with flu-like symptoms even had spinal taps over the weekend to rule out bacterial meningitis. Houston Firm Continues Validation of Blood Serum-based Testing; 'Fast, Simple, Accurate Tests - Not Spinal Taps,' Says CEO Steven Rash |
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