PARACENTESIS In surgery, the perforation of a cavity of the body with a trocar or other suitable instrument, for the evacuation of any effused fluid; the operation of tapping, as for hydrothorax or ascites. Different forms of the operation are specified by name, as cardiocentesis,paracentesis thoracis,paracentesis abdominis, etc.
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Word: PARACENTESIS
Length: 12 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word PARACENTESIS can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.