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paracentesis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | abdominocentesis |
| Type of | centesis |
Examples of paracentesis
paracentesis
It was a big day for me because my resident was going to let me do a paracentesis.
From the nytimes.com
A paracentesis is a way to remove that extra fluid.
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The concomitant infusion of albumin can avert the circulatory dysfunction that occurs after large volume paracentesis, and may prevent HRS.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I had to explain the nature and expected course of his ascites, as well as the risks and benefits of a paracentesis, alternate treatments and even the option of doing nothing at all.
From the nytimes.com
- Abdominocentesis: centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
- Paracentesis is a medical procedure involving needle drainage of fluid from a body cavity, most commonly the peritoneal cavity in the abdomen.
- The removal of the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen.
- Removing fluid from the abdomen using local anesthesia and needle and syringe.
- A surgical puncture of the abdomen to suck out excess fluid
- Removing fluid from any part of the body using a hollow instrument like a needle, trocar, or cannula.
- A procedure in which fluid is drained from a body cavity by means of a catheter placed through an incision in the skin.
