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centesis

/sɛn'tisɪs/

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noun
(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
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puncture

Definition that contains centesis

paracentesis centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
abdominocentesis centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis