Definition of centesis Centesis

cen•te•sis

We found 3 definitions of centesis from 3 different sources.

What does centesis mean?

Noun Plural: centesises
centesis - (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
		puncture the act of puncturing or perforating
		surgery a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted; "he read the warning in the doctor's surgery"
		abdominocentesis, paracentesis centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
		amnio, amniocentesis (pregnancy) extraction by centesis of amniotic fluid from a pregnant woman (after the 15th week of pregnancy) to aid in the diagnosis of fetal abnormalities
		arthrocentesis removal of fluid from a joint by centesis
		celiocentesis removal of fluid from the abdomen by centesis
		lumbar puncture, spinal puncture, spinal tap removal by centesis of fluid from the subarachnoid space of the lumbar region of the spinal cord for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes