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cen·te·sis. (sen-tē'sis) Puncture, especially when used as a suffix, as in paracentesis. [G. kentēsis, puncture, fr. kenteō, to prick, pierce] Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012.
The meaning of CENTESIS is surgical puncture (as of a tumor or membrane) —usually used in compounds. How to use centesis in a sentence.
centesis. The surgical puncturing of a part of the body with a hollow needle in order to extract fluid.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Centesis Definition. (medicine) Puncture and aspiration of. The doctor performed a pericardiocentesis to remove the excess fluid from around the patient’s heart. (medicine, surgery) Puncture or perforation.
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Definitions of centesis. noun. (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid. see more. centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis.
Definition / meaning of centesis. 1) puncture or perforation. 2) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid.
