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Definition of Pericardiocentesis
1. Noun. (surgery) The removal of fluid from the pericardium for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes ¹
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Medical Definition of Pericardiocentesis
1. Synonym: pericardicentesis. Origin: peri-+ G. Kardia, heart, + kentesis, puncture (05 Mar 2000)