abdominocentesis

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Etymology

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From abdomino- (“abdomen”) +‎ -centesis (“puncture”).

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /æbˌdɑm.ɪ.noʊ.sɜnˈti.səs/

Noun

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abdominocentesis (plural abdominocenteses)

  1. (surgery) Extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen for evaluation, using a trocar

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