rachicentesis

UK
/ˌræ.kɪ.senˈtiː.sɪs/
US
/ˌrɑː.kɪ.sɛnˈtiː.sɪs/
rachicentesisnoun
rachicenteses
pl
UK
/ˌræ.kɪ.senˈtiː.sɪs/
US
/ˌrɑː.kɪ.sɛnˈtiː.sɪs/
Traducciones
люмбальная пункция
The doctor performed a rachicentesis to collect cerebrospinal fluid.
Врач провел люмбальную пункцию для сбора спинномозговой жидкости.
Definiciones
A medical procedure involving the puncture of the spinal column to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
The doctor performed a rachicentesis to diagnose the patient's neurological condition.
rachicentesisadjective
UK
/ˌrækɪsɛnˈtiːsɪs/
US
/ˌrækəˌsɛnˈtisɪs/
Used attributively in medical contexts, e.g. ‘rachicentesis needle’
Definiciones
Relating to or used for the procedure of puncturing the spinal column to obtain cerebrospinal fluid.
Proper sterilisation of rachicentesis instruments is essential to avoid infection.