abdominocentesis

English

Etymology

From abdomino- (“abdomen”) +‎ -centesis (“puncture”).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /æbˌdɑm.ɪ.noʊ.sɜnˈti.səs/

Noun

abdominocentesis (plural abdominocenteses)

  1. (surgery) Extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen for evaluation, using a trocar.

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