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Rachicentesis
Synonym: lumbar puncture.

Rachidian
Of or pertaining to the rachis; spinal; vertebral. Same as Rhachidian.

Rachigraph
A graph for recording the curves of the vertebrae.

Rachilla
The main stem of a grass spikelet, above the glumes.

Rachilysis
Forcible correction of lateral curvature of the spine by lateral pressure against the convexity of the curve.

Rachiocampsis
Curvature of the spine.

Rachiocentesis
Synonym: lumbar puncture.

Rachiochysis
A subarachnoid effusion of fluid in the spinal canal.

Rachiodont
Same as Rhachiodont.

Rachiometer
An instrument for measuring the curvature of the spine, natural or pathologic, of the spinal column.

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