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- [par-uh-sen-tee-sis]
- /ˌpær ə sɛnˈti sɪs/
- /pˌarəsəntˈiːsɪs/
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- [par-uh-sen-tee-sis]
- /ˌpær ə sɛnˈti sɪs/
Definitions of paracentesis word
- noun plural paracentesis puncture of the wall of a cavity to drain off fluid. 1
- noun paracentesis the surgical puncture of a body cavity in order to draw off excess fluid 0
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Origin of paracentesis
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 Paracentesis
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paracentesis 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paracentesis
noun paracentesis
- abdominocentesis — (surgery) Extraction of peritoneal fluid from the abdomen for evaluation, using a trocar.
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