paracenteses

par·a·cen·te·sis

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-sen-tee-sis]
- /ˌpær ə sɛnˈti sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-sen-tee-sis]
- /ˌpær ə sɛnˈti sɪs/

Definition of paracenteses word

noun plural paracenteses puncture of the wall of a cavity to drain off fluid. 1

Just one definition for paracenteses

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Origin of paracenteses

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin paracentēsis perforation, tapping < Greek parakéntēsis, equivalent to parakentē-, variant stem of parakenteîn to prick beside (para- para-1 + kenteîn to prick, pierce) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Paracenteses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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paracenteses popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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