Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 32 compound words that contain puncture. The most common are listed below. Open puncture in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- lumbar punctureA diagnostic and at times therapeutic procedure performed to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for biochemical, microbiological, and cytological analysis, or rarely to relieve increased intracranial pressure.
- puncture vineA creeping weed with strong thorns on its fruits capable of puncturing bicycle tires, Tribulus terrestris.
- puncture-wallahA person who repairs punctured tyres.
- puncture vinesplural of puncture vine: A creeping weed with strong thorns on its fruits capable of puncturing bicycle tires, Tribulus terrestris.
- puncture-wallahsplural of puncture-wallah: A person who repairs punctured tyres.
Compound words 32
- venipunctureThe puncture of a vein, usually to draw a blood sample, collect a blood donation, or insert an intravenous line.
- antipuncturePreventing puncture.
- aquapunctureThe subcutaneous injection of water, once thought to relieve pain.
- cardiopuncturecardiocentesis
- micropunctureA very small puncture
- multipunctureInvolving more than one puncture.
- puncturationThe act or process of puncturing.
- vacupunctureA blood collection system involving aspiration through a capillary.
- apipunctureThe sting of a bee (as a supposed therapy)
- arteriopunctureThe puncture of an artery, typically in order to administer an injection