centesis

See also: -centesis

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κέντησις (kéntēsis, “the act of pricking”), from κεντέω (kentéō, “I prick”).

Noun

centesis (countable and uncountable, plural centeses)

1. (medicine, surgery) puncture or perforation

Derived terms

• cardiocentesis
• pneumocentesis
• synoviocentesis