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paracentesis

DEFINITIONS OF: paracentesis

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n centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis

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