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-centesis — Surgical puncture to remove fluid

-centesis means surgical puncture to remove fluid. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: amniocentesis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Surgical puncture to remove fluid

• Ancient Greek: κέντησις (kentesis)

Examples and word parts

amniocentesis

Removal of a small fluid sample from the amniotic sac using a needle.

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