Found 2 items, similar to paracentesis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: paracentesis paracentesis n : centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis [syn: abdominocentesis]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Paracentesis Paracentesis \Par`a*cen*te"sis\ (p[a^]r`[.a]*s[e^]n*t[=e]"s[i^]s), n. [L., fr. Gr. parake`nthsis, fr. parakentei^n to pierce at the side, to tap.] (Med.) The perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of effused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping. [1913 Webster]