paracentesis
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌpærəsenˈtiːsɪs/
Definition
A procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into a body cavity, such as the abdomen, to remove excess fluid.
Examples
The patient underwent a diagnostic paracentesis to determine the cause of the abdominal swelling.
Therapeutic paracentesis is often performed to relieve discomfort caused by ascites.
Complications from paracentesis are rare but can include infection or bleeding.
How to Use paracentesis
- paracentesis of the abdomen (collocation)
- Specific type of paracentesis targeting the abdominal cavity. — "The patient required paracentesis of the abdomen to relieve severe ascites."
- diagnostic paracentesis (collocation)
- Paracentesis performed to collect fluid for laboratory analysis. — "A diagnostic paracentesis was done to identify the cause of the pleural effusion."
- therapeutic paracentesis (collocation)
- Paracentesis performed to alleviate symptoms by removing excess fluid. — "The patient benefited from therapeutic paracentesis, experiencing immediate relief from shortness of breath."
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