paracentesis

Definition / meaning of paracentesis

A procedure in which a thin needle or tube is put into the abdomen to remove fluid from the peritoneal cavity (the space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach, and the liver).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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