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abdominocentesis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun abdominocentesis has 1 sense
  1. abdominocentesis, paracentesis - centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
    --1 is a kind of centesis

Definitions from the Web

Term: abdominocentesis

Noun - Medical:

A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the abdomen to withdraw fluid or to perform diagnostic or therapeutic measures.

Example sentence:

Abdominocentesis is commonly used to diagnose and treat fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity.

Noun - Veterinary:

A veterinary procedure in which a needle is inserted into the abdomen of an animal to withdraw fluid for analysis or treatment.

Example sentence:

The veterinarian performed an abdominocentesis on the dog to determine the cause of its abdominal pain.

Noun - General:

A surgical procedure involving the puncture of the abdomen for various medical purposes, such as draining fluid or obtaining samples for analysis.

Example sentence:

The surgeon performed an abdominocentesis to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure in the patient's abdominal cavity.

Noun - Local:

A traditional folk remedy that involves using specific herbs and techniques to massage the abdomen in order to improve digestion and relieve discomfort.

Example sentence:

In certain cultures, abdominocentesis is believed to be an effective method for promoting digestive health and alleviating stomach issues.

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