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-centesis

Suffix Medical Terminology

Surgical puncture to remove fluid.

Example: amniocentesis (sampling amniotic fluid with a needle)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Chapter 4 Key Terms · OpenStax

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