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    Punción (en. Puncture)

    /punθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of making a puncture to extract fluid or to administer a treatment.
    Lumbar puncture is a common procedure in the diagnosis of neurological diseases.
    La punción lumba es un procedimiento común en el diagnóstico de enfermedades neurológicas.
    Injury caused by the penetration of a sharp object.
    The puncture in his finger was caused by a protruding nail.
    La punción en su dedo fue causada por un clavo sobresaliente.
    Technique used in medicine that involves perforating a surface to insert a needle.
    During the puncture, care must be taken to avoid damaging nerves or blood vessels.
    Durante la punción, se debe tener cuidado para evitar dañar nervios o vasos sanguíneos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'punctio', meaning 'perforation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    aseptic puncture
    Puncture performed following aseptic techniques to avoid infections.
    punción aséptica
    skin puncture
    Process in which the skin is perforated to take samples or administer medications.
    punción de la piel
    intravenous puncture
    Technique for inserting a needle into a vein.
    punción intravenosa

    Related Words

    to puncture
    Related verb meaning to make a puncture.
    puncionar
    point
    Unit of measure or mark indicating a position.
    punto

    Slang Meanings

    Humorous puncture
    When someone makes a biting comment, it is said that they made a 'puncture' in the conversation.
    Cuando alguien hace un comentario mordaz, se dice que hizo una 'punción' en la conversación.
    Social puncture
    A comment that hurts someone's feelings at a social gathering can be considered a 'social puncture'.
    Un comentario que hiere los sentimientos de alguien en una reunión social puede considerarse una 'punción social'.