Rachicentesis

Translation of "rachicentesis" into Russian

Noun

/ˌræ.kɪ.senˈtiː.sɪs/

/ˌrɑː.kɪ.sɛnˈtiː.sɪs/

rachicentesis

rachicenteses pl

люмбальная пункция

The doctor performed a rachicentesis to collect cerebrospinal fluid.

Врач провел люмбальную пункцию для сбора спинномозговой жидкости.

Noun

/ˌræ.kɪ.senˈtiː.sɪs/

/ˌrɑː.kɪ.sɛnˈtiː.sɪs/

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.

Adjective

/ˌræ.kɪ.senˈtiː.sɪs/

/ˌrɑː.kɪ.sɛnˈtiː.sɪs/

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.