celiocentesis

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• celiocentesis — Rarely used term for paracentesis of the abdomen. [celio + G. kentesis, puncture] …   Medical dictionary

• celiocentesis — noun removal of fluid from the abdomen by centesis • Hypernyms: ↑centesis …   Useful english dictionary

• centesis — noun (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid • Topics: ↑surgery • Hypernyms: ↑puncture • Hyponyms: ↑abdominocentesis, ↑paracentesis, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary