Definition of Spinal fluid

1. Noun. Clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain; fills and protects cavities in the brain and spinal cord.

Exact synonyms: Cerebrospinal Fluid
Generic synonyms: Bodily Fluid, Body Fluid, Humor, Humour, Liquid Body Substance
Group relationships: Ventricle, Medulla Spinalis, Spinal Cord

Medical Definition of Spinal fluid

1. A clear, colourless fluid that contains small quantities of glucose and protein. Cerebrospinal fluid fills the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord. Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid can be accomplished using lumbar puncture. The presence of white blood cells or bacteria within the cerebrospinal fluid can indicate a bacterial infection (meningitis). Acronym: CSF (12 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spinal Fluid

spinal concussion
spinal cord
spinal cord
spinal cord compression
spinal cord concussion
spinal cord injuries
spinal cord injury
spinal cord neoplasms
spinal cord tumour
spinal curvature
spinal curvature
spinal curvatures
spinal decompression
spinal dysraphism
spinal fluid (current term)
spinal fluid (current term)
spinal fractures
spinal fusion
spinal fusion
spinal ganglion
spinal headache
spinal induction
spinal injuries
spinal lemniscus
spinal length
spinal marrow
spinal muscle
spinal muscle of head
spinal muscle of neck
spinal muscle of thorax

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