champagne tap
champagne tap · champagne taps
A bloodless sample of cerebrospinal fluid from a lumbar punctureA bloodless sample of cerebrospinal fluid from a lumbar puncture (colloquially, a spinal tap).
Meaning
1 senses(figuratively, informal)A bloodless sample of cerebrospinal fluid from a lumbar puncture (colloquially, a spinal tap).
Origin
An indication of atraumaticity in the proceduralist's technique, warranting the reward ofAn indication of atraumaticity in the proceduralist's technique, warranting the reward of a bottle of champagne from their superior, the colour of which also matches that of the cerebrospinal fluid sample.
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plural: champagne taps| Singular | champagne tap |
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