Paracentesis

Pronunciation

PAYR-uh-sen-TEE-siss

Definition

A procedure in which a thin needle or tube is put into the abdomen to remove fluid from the peritoneal cavity (the space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach, and the liver).

Source

Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)


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