English dictionary

paracentesis

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis

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Synonyms abdominocentesis

Source: WordNet 3.0
The perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of effused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping.

noun

Source: webster1913