Definition of Paracentesis

1. Noun. Centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis.

Exact synonyms: Abdominocentesis
Generic synonyms: Centesis

Definition of Paracentesis

1. n. 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.

Medical Definition of Paracentesis

1. Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity for the aspiration of peritoneal fluid. Origin: Gr. Kentesis = puncture This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paracentesis

parabulia
paracanthoma
paracanthosis
paracarcinomatous encephalomyelopathy
paracarcinomatous myelopathy
paracarmine
paracarmine stain
paracasein
paracellular transport
paracelsian
paracelsian method
Paracelsus
Paracelsus
paracenesthesia
paracentesis (current term)
paracentesis (current term)
paracentetic
paracentral
paracentral artery
paracentral fissure
paracentral lobule
paracentral nucleus of thalamus
paracentral scotoma
paracentral scotoma
paracentrical
paracentric inversion
paracervical
paracervical block
paracervical block anaesthesia
paracervix

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