Centesis — definition
1. centesis (Noun)
1 definition
centesis (Noun) — (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid.
1 type of
puncture
11 types
abdominocentesis amnio amniocentesis arthrocentesis celiocentesis lumbar puncture paracentesis spinal puncture spinal tap thoracentesis thoracocentesis