Pericardiocentesis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pericardiocentesis is a noun meaning (surgery) The removal of fluid from the pericardium for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
Meaning
(surgery) The removal of fluid from the pericardium for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
Word Forms
- pericardiocenteses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardiocentesis, pericardiotomy, pericardiectomy, cardiopuncture, pericardectomy, pericardiodesis.
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