Definition of paracentesis in English:
paracentesis
nounPlural paracenteses ˌparəsɛnˈtiːsɪsˌpɛrəsɛnˈtisəs
mass nounMedicine The perforation of a cavity of the body or of a cyst or similar outgrowth, especially with a hollow needle to remove fluid or gas.
Example sentencesExamples
- In patients with cirrhosis, ascites is treated with paracentesis and spironolactone.
- Patients with new-onset ascites or clinical deterioration should undergo paracentesis.
- A diagnostic paracentesis was performed and revealed blood and blood clot, consistent with a resolving hematoma.
- From the data reviewed by this group, colloids are superior resuscitative agents and are important adjuncts in the therapy of dialysis-related hypotension and in the management of ascites requiring paracenteses.
- A paracentesis done upon admission to the hospital was negative for tumor cells.
Origin
Late 16th century: via Latin from Greek parakentēsis, from parakentein 'pierce at the side'.
Definition of paracentesis in US English:
paracentesis
nounˌperəsenˈtēsəsˌpɛrəsɛnˈtisəs
Medicine The perforation of a cavity of the body or of a cyst or similar outgrowth, especially with a hollow needle to remove fluid or gas.
Example sentencesExamples
- From the data reviewed by this group, colloids are superior resuscitative agents and are important adjuncts in the therapy of dialysis-related hypotension and in the management of ascites requiring paracenteses.
- Patients with new-onset ascites or clinical deterioration should undergo paracentesis.
- A diagnostic paracentesis was performed and revealed blood and blood clot, consistent with a resolving hematoma.
- In patients with cirrhosis, ascites is treated with paracentesis and spironolactone.
- A paracentesis done upon admission to the hospital was negative for tumor cells.
Origin
Late 16th century: via Latin from Greek parakentēsis, from parakentein ‘pierce at the side’.