Paracentesis
Pronunciation : Par`a*cen*te"sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Definition : Defn: The perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of effused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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