Paracentesis
Also called Draining belly fluid
GastroenterologyInternal MedicineImportant
A clinical procedure where a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to sample or drain ascitic fluid.
Korean
복수천자
복막강 내 복수를 채취하거나 배액하기 위해 바늘 또는 카테터를 삽입하는 임상 시술.
French
Paracentèse
Procédure clinique consistant à insérer une aiguille ou un cathéter dans la cavité péritonéale pour prélever ou drainer le liquide d'ascite.
Word parts
para-Prefix(Greek) Beside, near, abnormal-centesisSuffix(Greek) Surgical puncture to withdraw fluid