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(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid

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  1. n. (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
  2. n (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid