English Explanatory Dictionary

champagne tap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bloodless sample of cerebrospinal fluid from a lumbar puncture (colloquially, a spinal tap).

Word forms

champagne tap champagne taps

Etymology

An 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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