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Paracentesis

Paracentesis Meaning & Definition
Paracentesis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Paracentesis?

[n] centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis

Synonyms | Synonyms for Paracentesis: abdominocentesis

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See Also | centesis

Paracentesis In Webster's Dictionary

\Par`a*cen*te"sis\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to pierce at the side, to tap.] (Med.) 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.

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