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Describes both parts of the central nervous system together. It is used most in cerebrospinal fluidser-uh-broh-SPY-nul FLOO-idThe clear, watery fluid that bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord.cerebr/o brainspin spine-al relating toFull entry (CSF), the clear fluid that bathes and protects the brain and spinal cord. A sample of this fluid is taken with a lumbar puncture to look for infection, bleeding or other disease.
Related terms
cerebrospinal fluid
The clear, watery fluid that bathes and cushions the brain and spinal cord.
lumbar puncture
A procedure in which a needle is put between two bones in the lower back to take out spinal fluid or give medicine; a spinal tap.