arthrocentesis
Meanings
noun
- 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.
Word forms
Etymology
Ancient Greek ἄρθρον (árthron, “joint”) + κέντησις (kéntēsis, “puncture”).
Synonyms
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