culdocentesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A diagnostic procedure in which fluid from the rectouterine pouch is extracted, via the vagina, using a needle.

Word forms

culdocentesis culdocenteses

Etymology

From culdo- + -centesis.

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