celiocentesis
/ˌsili.oʊ.sɛnˈtisɪs/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the abdomen to remove fluid for testing or treatment.
- After the accident, the surgeon used celiocentesis to drain excess fluid from the belly.
- Celiocentesis is sometimes used to relieve pressure caused by fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.
- The doctor performed a celiocentesis to check for infection in the patient's abdomen.
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