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abdominocentesis, paracentesis
centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
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amnio, amniocentesis
(pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
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arthrocentesis
removal of fluid from a joint by centesis
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celiocentesis
removal of fluid from the abdomen by centesis
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lumbar puncture, spinal puncture, spinal tap
removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
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thoracentesis, thoracocentesis
removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes
