Arthrocentesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Arthrocentesis is a noun meaning (surgery) The clinical procedure of using a syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule, used in the diagnosis of gout, arthritis, and synovial infections.
Meaning
(surgery) The clinical procedure of using a syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule, used in the diagnosis of gout, arthritis, and synovial infections.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arthrotomy, synoviocentesis, arthrocele, arthrolysis, arthroereisis, arthroclasia.
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