Abdominocentesis (Noun)
Meaning
Centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent abdominocentesis to diagnose the cause of the swelling in her abdomen.
- Abdominocentesis revealed a significant accumulation of fluid, which was sent to the laboratory for analysis.
- The doctor explained to the patient that abdominocentesis was a safe and effective procedure for removing fluid from the abdominal cavity.
- To determine the cause of the ascites, the doctor performed abdominocentesis and obtained a sample of the fluid for further testing.
- After the abdominocentesis, the patient experienced significant relief from the discomfort and pain caused by the excess fluid in her abdomen.