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paracentesis
[ par-uh-sen-tee-sis ]
/ ˌpær ə sɛnˈti sɪs /
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noun, plural par·a·cen·te·ses [par-uh-sen-tee-seez]. /ˌpær ə sɛnˈti siz/. Surgery.
puncture of the wall of a cavity to drain off fluid.
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British Dictionary definitions for paracentesis
paracentesis
/ (ˌpærəsɛnˈtiːsɪs) /
noun
med the surgical puncture of a body cavity in order to draw off excess fluid
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