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Definition of Centesis
1. Noun. (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid.
Generic synonyms: Puncture
Specialized synonyms: Abdominocentesis, Paracentesis, Amnio, Amniocentesis, Arthrocentesis, Celiocentesis, Lumbar Puncture, Spinal Puncture, Spinal Tap, Thoracentesis, Thoracocentesis
Category relationships: Surgery
Specialized synonyms: Abdominocentesis, Paracentesis, Amnio, Amniocentesis, Arthrocentesis, Celiocentesis, Lumbar Puncture, Spinal Puncture, Spinal Tap, Thoracentesis, Thoracocentesis
Category relationships: Surgery
Definition of Centesis
1. Noun. (medicine surgery) puncture or perforation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Centesis
1. a surgical puncture [n -TESES]
Medical Definition of Centesis
1. Puncture, especially when used as a suffix, as in paracentesis. Origin: G. Kentesis, puncture, fr. Kenteo, to prick, pierce (05 Mar 2000)
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