centesis
/sɛnˈtiːsɪs/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a hollow needle is inserted into a body cavity to remove fluid for diagnosis or treatment.
- The patient felt much better after the centesis relieved the pressure in her chest.
- After the centesis, the lab tested the fluid to check for infection.
- The doctor performed a centesis to drain the excess fluid from the patient's abdomen.
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