abdominocentesis

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

abdominocentesis (plural abdominocenteses)

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

Translations

extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen

• French: abdominocentèse (fr) f
• German: Bauchpunktion f
• Korean: 복강천자 (bokgangcheonja)
• Portuguese: abdominocentese f