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ra·chi·cen·te·sis (ra″ke-sen-teґsis) [rachi- + -centesis] lumbar puncture.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
rachicentesis
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rachicentesis — ra·chi·centesis … English syllables
rachicentesis — |rākē+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from rachi + centesis : lumbar puncture … Useful english dictionary
puncture — 1. To make a hole with a small pointed object, such as a needle. 2. A prick or small hole made with a pointed instrument. [L. punctura, fr. pungo, pp. punctus, to prick] Bernard p. SYN: diabetic p.. cisternal p. passage of a hollow needle through … Medical dictionary
rachi- — combining form or rachio also rhachi or rhachio Etymology: Greek rhachi , from rhachis lower part of the back, spine, backbone; akin to Greek rhachos thorn hedge, Middle Irish … Useful english dictionary
