Centesis Definition & Meaning

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

"Centesis" in song lyrics

See how centesis is used in real songs:

  • "pleural centesis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is pleural centesis"
    AOL — AOL

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