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Centesis

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Same as paracentesis.
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  • noun. puncture or perforation
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  • noun. (surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
    • Word Usage
    "Dylan sings his Mozambique, amnesia in centesis, these past lives repeat."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    puncture  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    abdominocentesis  amnio  amniocentesis  arthrocentesis  celiocentesis  
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