centesis

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Definition of centesis in English English dictionary

puncture or perforation

Med. Puncture and aspiration of

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

{i} perforation, puncture

Med., Surg. puncture or perforation

Related Terms

-centesis

Puncture and aspiration of

The doctor performed a pericardiocentesis to remove the excess fluid from around the patient’s heart.

Hyphenation

cen·te·sis

Etymology

() From Ancient Greek κέντησις (kentēsis, “the act of pricking”), from κεντέω (kenteō, “I prick”).