centesis

Pronunciation:			sen'teesis
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Matching Terms:			centesimal, centesimation, centesimo
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
	See Also:		abdominocentesis, amniocentesis, arthrocentesis, celiocentesis, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, puncture, spinal puncture, spinal tap, thoracocentesis