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centesis

cen·te·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-tee-sis]
    • /sɛnˈti sɪs/
    • /sentˈiːsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-tee-sis]
    • /sɛnˈti sɪs/

Definitions of centesis word

  • noun centesis the surgical puncturing of a part of the body with a hollow needle in order to extract fluid 3
  • noun plural centesis a puncture or perforation. 1
  • noun plural centesis a puncture into a body cavity, usually to remove fluid. 1
  • noun centesis (medicine, surgery) puncture or perforation. 1

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Parts of speech for Centesis

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centesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with centesis

  • what does centesis mean?
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  • what does the suffix centesis mean?

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