centesis

noun

cen·​te·​sis sen-ˈtē-səs How to pronounce centesis (audio)
plural centeses -ˌsēz How to pronounce centesis (audio)
: surgical puncture (as of a tumor or membrane)
usually used in compounds
paracentesis
thoracentesis

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“Centesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/centesis. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

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