centesis meaning

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centesis (noun): (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid.

Definition of centesis

  1. (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid

    Type of: puncture

    Kinds: abdominocentesis, amniocentesis, arthrocentesis, celiocentesis, lumbar puncture, thoracocentesis

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with CE · words ending in IS · 8-letter words

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