Associations to the word «Centesis»

Wiktionary

CENTESIS, noun. (medicine) (surgery) puncture or perforation

Dictionary definition

CENTESIS, noun. (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid.

Wise words

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