paracentesis Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnosis
    abdominocentesis.

WordNet

Par`a*cen*te"sis noun
Etymology
L., fr. Gr. , fr. to pierce at the side, to tap.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) The perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar, aspirator, or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of effused fluid, pus, or gas; tapping.

Webster 1913