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Complete Definition of "centesis"

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Etymology
From the Greek equivalent kente-, (form of kenteein meaning to prick) + -sis, (fem. form of ending -tikos meaning action or process)

Noun
centesis (pl. centesises)

  1. Med., Surg. puncture or perforation

Suffix
-centesis

  1. Med. Puncture and aspiration of

:The docotor performed a pericardiocentesis to remove the excess fluid from around the patient's heart.

Derived terms
amniocentesis

zh:centesis

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