Abdominocentesis Definition
ăb-dŏm′ə-nō-sĕn-tē ′ sĭs
noun
Surgical puncture of the abdomen by a needle to withdraw fluid; abdominal paracentesis.
American Heritage Medicine
(surgery) Extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen for evaluation, using a trocar.
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abdominocentesesOrigin of Abdominocentesis
abdomino- (abdomen-) + -centesis (-puncture)
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