centesis
noun /sɛn'tisɪs/
- Definition
- (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'centesis'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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