paracentesis
/ˌpɛrəsɛnˈtisɪs/
noun
- A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into a body cavity (usually the abdomen) to drain fluid.
- After the paracentesis, the fluid was sent to the lab for testing.
- The doctor performed a paracentesis to relieve the patient's abdominal swelling.
- She felt much better following the paracentesis, as the pressure in her belly decreased.