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paracentesis

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  1. 1. n. 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: opted
  2. 2. n. centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis Source: wordnet
  3. 3. 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
  4. 4. The perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar,aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation ofeffused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis Source: ecdict

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