centesis
1
9.7
A medical procedure using a thin needle to remove fluid from inside the body
- noun
- /sɛnˈtiːsɪs/
- Specialized
:
centesis
- Paracentesis is one type of centesis used to treat certain medical conditions.
Examples
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The doctor performed a centesis to relieve the pressure in her abdomen.
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The doctor performed a centesis to relieve the buildup of fluid in the patient's abdomen.
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After the centesis, the laboratory analyzed the fluid sample for signs of infection.
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After the centesis, the patient felt much better.
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The doctor performed a centesis to remove excess fluid from her abdomen.
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During the procedure, the surgeon carefully guided the needle for the centesis.
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A centesis can help relieve pressure in cases of fluid buildup within the body.
Antonyms
How Invasive
major surgery
19
4.0
- Specialized
19
4.0
minor surgery
7
3.6
- Specialized
7
3.6
centesis
1
9.7
- Specialized
1
9.7
venipuncture
1
8.6
- Specialized
1
8.6
prick
19
5.0
19
5.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Centesis comes from an old Greek word kentein meaning 'to prick'. So, centesis is the medical name for a needle puncture that removes fluid from the body.