Paracentesis
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| Paracentesis | |
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| Term | Paracentesis |
| Short definition | the insertion of a needle into a body cavity to relieve pressure, inject a drug, or remove a sample for analysis |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
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Paracentesis (definition) the insertion of a needle into a body cavity to relieve pressure, inject a drug, or remove a sample for analysis
==Paracentesis (overview)==