Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Centesis.
Centesis - as a noun
(surgery) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
punctureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The doctor performed a centesis to drain fluid from the patient's knee."
"A diagnostic centesis was carried out to investigate the presence of bacteria in the cerebrospinal fluid."
"An ophthalmologist may perform an anterior chamber centesis to analyze the fluid within the front part of the eye."
"Ascites can be treated through a procedure called paracentesis or abdominal centesis."
"Abdominal centesis is an important technique to relieve abdominal distension."
Word Game Points
Is CENTESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, centesis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CENTESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CENTESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, centesis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCENTESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is CENTESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, centesis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCENTESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
