LP - lumbar puncture

Abbreviation:	LP
Definition:	lumbar puncture - also lmp
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Categories:	Medical
Topics by tags:	medical, nursing, oncology and pharmacy
Unconfirmed Type:	Acronym or Initialism

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  What is the abbreviation for lumbar puncture?

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  LP stands for "lumbar puncture".

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  Acronym LP means "lumbar puncture".

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