synoviocentesis
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌsɪn.oʊ.vi.oʊ.senˈtiː.sɪs/
Definition
The surgical puncture of a joint capsule to remove fluid from the synovial cavity.
Examples
The physician performed a synoviocentesis to relieve pressure in the patient's elbow.
Analysis of the synovial fluid obtained via synoviocentesis can help diagnose joint infections.
How to Use synoviocentesis
- synoviocentesis of the [joint] (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies which joint is being punctured. — "The patient underwent synoviocentesis of the knee due to severe effusion."
- synoviocentesis to [verb] (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the purpose of the procedure. — "Synoviocentesis was performed to diagnose the infection in the wrist."
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