Tuesday, July 3, 2007

The Definition of Abdominocentesis

abdominocentesis

noun
centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis

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ab·dom·i·no·cen·te·sis (b-dm-n-sn-tss)
n.

Surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid; abdominal paracentesis. Also called celiocentesis, celioparacentesis.

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