abdominocentesis

[US]/ˌæbdəˌmɪn.oʊˈsɛn.tɪsɪs/
[UK]/ˌæbdəˌmɪnoʊˈsɛn.tɪsɪs/

Translation

n.A medical procedure involving the insertion of a needle into the abdomen to remove fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Word Forms
Pluralabdominocenteses

Phrases & Collocations

abdominocentesis procedure

perform an abdominocentesis

abdominocentesis for ascites

complications of abdominocentesis

abdominocentesis results

indications for abdominocentesis

contraindications for abdominocentesis

post-abdominocentesis care

guided abdominocentesis

ultrasound-guided abdominocentesis

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